MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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D997 FJD is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D997 FJD, 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 D997 FJD registered?
D997 FJD is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1986.
Is D997 FJD safe to buy?
The MOT history for D997 FJD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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