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D704 SGC

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

138,565 mi
Last recorded138,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 SGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 138,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 137,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 137,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,301 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Offside Front inner steering arm rubber coupling damaged

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 135,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm rubber coupling damaged

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 127,708 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 127,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 126,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,690 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

O/s & n/s outer sills corroded

O/s innersill corroded

O/s/r sill end & wheel arch corroded

O/s/r subframe mount perishing & movement

Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,153 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak possibly rear oil seal

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 126,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak possibly rear oil seal

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,728 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,188 miles

Some rust front brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2014 124,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear footbrake weak

Offside rear handbrake weak

Slight binding of both rear brakes

Some rust front brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,014 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion offside rear chassis

nearside and offside sills have slight corrosion

offside rear wing corroded

signs of a oil leak

slight corrosion in offside front engine bay

Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,240 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak from split coolant hose

Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolant leak from split coolant hose

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,299 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,879 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 118,451 miles

fuel tank dented

Fail 27 Oct 2009 118,443 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank dented

Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,043 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 114,040 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 111,180 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 111,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2006 107,631 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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D704 SGC is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D704 SGC, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D704 SGC registered?

D704 SGC is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D704 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D704 SGC shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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