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D952 XUF

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,989 mi
Last recorded117,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD952 XUF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 117,989 miles

bodywork and bumpers in poor condition

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion on outer sills and rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 117,987 miles

temporary repair on nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Apr 2007 117,987 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion on front floor

corrosion on rear bumper

general corrosion on bodywork and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2006 117,971 miles

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on steel brake pipes

engine oil leak

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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D952 XUF is a 1987 BMW 316 in White 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 D952 XUF, 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 D952 XUF?

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What year was D952 XUF registered?

D952 XUF is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D952 XUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D952 XUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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