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D885 WPH

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD885 WPH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,507 miles

both front jacking points corroded

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion to offside rear sill end

slight deterioration of both front mounting bushes on rear subframe

slight fluffing of both front seat belts

Fail 26 Jun 2008 67,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front jacking points corroded

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

oil leak from gearbox

slight corrosion to offside rear sill end

slight deterioration of both front mounting bushes on rear subframe

slight fluffing of both front seat belts

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,459 miles

small leak p/s pipe at strg/rack.

some corrosion at o/s/f sill,and at o/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small leak p/s pipe at strg/rack.

some corrosion at o/s/f sill,and at o/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 65,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,359 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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D885 WPH is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D885 WPH, 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 D885 WPH registered?

D885 WPH is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D885 WPH safe to buy?

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