1987 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · D316 DRE
1987 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 95,990 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D316 DRE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2025
- 95,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D316 DRE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 BMW 316 (D316 DRE) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated this is a jacking point at the os front marked in white chalk (6.2.4 (a) (i”; “Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated this is a jacking point at the front near side marked in chalk (6.2.4 (a) ”.
D316 DRE Mileage History
- 12/08/202295,727 mi
- 12/08/202295,727 mi
- 07/04/202595,990 mi+263 mi
Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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