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D821 VCF

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,155 mi
Last recorded88,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD821 VCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,476 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,361 miles

All 4 tires cracking

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 69,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 68,491 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 68,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 68,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 67,556 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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D821 VCF is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 D821 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D821 VCF registered?

D821 VCF is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D821 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D821 VCF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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