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D811 TRC

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

114,080 mi
Last recorded114,080 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD811 TRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,080 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 114,074 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,887 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 26 May 2018 107,676 miles

exhaust supported by wire on canter support

Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front bumper has protruding fixings

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 97,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 97,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light oin.

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 94,371 miles

Both front sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel boot floor corroded

n/s front wiper split but clearing the screen

o/s/ upper sill corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 94,331 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel boot floor corroded

n/s front wiper split but clearing the screen

o/s/ upper sill corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all four coil springs corroded.

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded.

n/s and o/s rear flexi ferrels corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 90,938 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four coil springs corroded.

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded.

n/s and o/s rear flexi ferrels corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,158 miles

battery insecure

front brake pipes rusty

towbar electrics may require attention

Fail 17 Apr 2012 88,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

front brake pipes rusty

towbar electrics may require attention

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 86,073 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking in treads and side walls

nearside headlight lens cracked

rad fan seized

Pass 9 Jan 2010 82,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,929 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,229 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 75,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,422 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear tyre treads low suggest replaced soon

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,518 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 71,518 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nsf & nsr tyre treads low

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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D811 TRC is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 D811 TRC, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D811 TRC is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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