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888 CYE

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,620 mi
Last recorded66,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 CYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 66,606 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 66,606 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 64,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 62,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,619 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,933 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,657 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,342 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warning light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,763 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,303 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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888 CYE is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 888 CYE, 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 888 CYE registered?

888 CYE is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 6 December 1986.

Is 888 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 CYE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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