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D864 UHG

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,844 mi
Last recorded112,844 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 UHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 112,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 8 May 2013 112,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,796 miles

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 30 Aug 2008 86,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,931 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 76,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 70,510 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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D864 UHG is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D864 UHG, 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 D864 UHG registered?

D864 UHG is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D864 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D864 UHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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