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D929 HEC

1987 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD929 HEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2009 118,597 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

both rack joints have slight play

both wipers slighty smearing screen

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipe cover along offside rear inner flitch corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 105,716 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 92,672 miles

o/s rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight play in steering rack

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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D929 HEC is a 1987 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D929 HEC, 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.

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What year was D929 HEC registered?

D929 HEC is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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