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D746 KBR

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,002 mi
Last recorded143,002 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD746 KBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 143,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front wing lower edge corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,557 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 139,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,186 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lower edge of right front wing deteriorating

right rear inner arch at rear deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 135,000 miles

right front wing lower rear edge starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,201 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 133,201 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 130,838 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 130,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 128,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 126,982 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 126,982 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D746 KBR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D746 KBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D746 KBR registered?

D746 KBR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D746 KBR safe to buy?

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