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D819 MYG

1987 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

134,128 mi
Last recorded134,128 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 MYG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 134,128 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 134,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 133,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 122,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 122,121 miles

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

Front brake pads low

N/S headlamp lens cracked

N/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

O/S wiper blade split on ends

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

Some wetness around brake master cylinder

Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

L.H.dipped head light cracked

N.H.seat tilt not working

R.H.wiper blade poor condition

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

pad warning wire not connected

rear brake hose ends 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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D819 MYG 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 33.3%.

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 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 D819 MYG, 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

How do I check the history of D819 MYG?

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What year was D819 MYG registered?

D819 MYG is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D819 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D819 MYG shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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