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D841 UBV

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD841 UBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,584 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,335 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,894 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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D841 UBV is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D841 UBV, 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

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What year was D841 UBV registered?

D841 UBV is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D841 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D841 UBV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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