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D87 UFT

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,814 mi
Last recorded177,814 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 UFT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 177,814 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Sep 2016 177,728 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 175,847 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 175,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall splitting

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 173,211 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 173,209 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2013 172,009 miles

coorosion is evedent through out the under side of the car

corrosio around n/s rear shock absorber upper mount on inner arch

corrosion on n/s rear inner sill

metal soft on n/s rear outer sill

Pass 20 Sep 2012 171,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 171,652 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 171,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 171,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 169,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 168,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 167,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 165,289 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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D87 UFT is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D87 UFT, 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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What year was D87 UFT registered?

D87 UFT is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D87 UFT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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