MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,813 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both outer sills corroded slightly
both under sills covered in under seal
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
fuel tank corroded slightly
under chassis legs corroded slightly
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills corroded
both undersills corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f coil spring not sitting against stop
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D872 YLW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 D872 YLW, 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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D872 YLW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 5 September 1986.
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