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D766 FCR

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,018 mi
Last recorded168,018 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD766 FCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 168,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 167,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 161,160 miles

1. Slight interaction on os rear light cluster †2. Ns & Os outer sills are corroded †3. Rear steel brake pipes are corrodde †4. Front to rear steel brake pipe is corroded †5. Oil leak

6. Front exhaust mount is poor condition †7. Rear brake flexi hoses are perisged & ferrules are corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 161,160 miles

1. Slight interaction on os rear light cluster †2. Ns & Os outer sills are corroded †3. Rear steel brake pipes are corrodde †4. Front to rear steel brake pipe is corroded †5. Oil leak

6. Front exhaust mount is poor condition †7. Rear brake flexi hoses are perisged & ferrules are corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 154,862 miles

1. Os door mirror is cracked †2. Battery is insecure †3. Battery tray is corroded †4. Centre silencer baffles are broken †5. Rear brake flexi hoses are perrished & ferrules are corroded †

6. Oil Leak †7. Steel brake pipes are corroded

Fail 4 May 2006 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Front brake pads low †2. Os door mirror is cracked †3. Battery is insecure †4. Battery tray is corroded †5. Centre silencer baffles broken †

6. Osf flexi hose is perrished †7. Rear flexi hoses are perrished & ferrules are corroded †8. oil leak †9. Steel brake pipes are corroded

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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D766 FCR is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D766 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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D766 FCR is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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