MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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PETROL TANK REPAIRED O/K AT TIME OF TEST
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules may need attension later.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D742 FCR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D742 FCR, 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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How do I check the history of D742 FCR?
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What year was D742 FCR registered?
D742 FCR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 22 January 1987.
Is D742 FCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for D742 FCR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D742 FCR have outstanding finance?
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