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D984 OUK

1987 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,633 mi
Last recorded126,633 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD984 OUK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 126,633 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 126,633 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve leaking (3.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 125,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 125,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 125,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D984 OUK is a 1987 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D984 OUK, 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 D984 OUK registered?

D984 OUK is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D984 OUK safe to buy?

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