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D68 JKL

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,852 mi
Last recorded138,852 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 JKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 138,852 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing corroded on bottom edge and nearside front mudflap insecure

nearside headlight contaminated with water

oil pressure light stays on

Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing corroded on bottom edge and nearside front mudflap insecure

nearside headlight contaminated with water

oil pressure light stays on

Pass 5 Aug 2008
Fail 4 Aug 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 118,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 113,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 108,346 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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D68 JKL is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D68 JKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D68 JKL registered?

D68 JKL is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D68 JKL safe to buy?

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