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E486 CDP

1987 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 CDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,094 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 78,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,518 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,411 miles

Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damage

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

N.S.F Tyre fine crack on outer sidewall

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,411 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damage

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

N.S.F Tyre fine crack on outer sidewall

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,675 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 63,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f tyrewall perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,390 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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E486 CDP is a 1987 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E486 CDP, 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 E486 CDP registered?

E486 CDP is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E486 CDP safe to buy?

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