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D712 MRL

1987 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD712 MRL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2009 133,186 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 125,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 113,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 105,991 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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D712 MRL is a 1987 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D712 MRL, 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 D712 MRL registered?

D712 MRL is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D712 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D712 MRL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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