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D944 SET

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD944 SET
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 82,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,325 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,016 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,821 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,764 miles

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Pass 1 May 2009 53,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,335 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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D944 SET is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D944 SET, 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

How do I check the history of D944 SET?

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What year was D944 SET registered?

D944 SET is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D944 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D944 SET shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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