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E804 DPM

1987 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 DPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 98,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion rear brake backplates appear damp- maintain check in case of future leak?

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

some perishing and corrosion especially rear brake pipes and hoses -front floor marginal some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion -especially to nearside front floor and rear brake pipes and hoses

Fail 29 Jun 2006 92,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion -especially to nearside front floor and rear brake pipes and hoses

Pass 27 Jun 2005 90,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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E804 DPM is a 1987 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E804 DPM, 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 E804 DPM registered?

E804 DPM is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E804 DPM safe to buy?

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