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D772 HPO

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD772 HPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 137,688 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,548 miles

considerable brake pedal travel

Fail 29 Jul 2019 137,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

considerable brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Jul 2018 137,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,022 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 129,873 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 126,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 111,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 111,350 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,593 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 99,389 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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D772 HPO is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D772 HPO, 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 D772 HPO registered?

D772 HPO is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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