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A444 FFG

1984 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,310 mi
Last recorded68,310 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA444 FFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 66,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,184 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre has puncture

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 65,278 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,639 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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A444 FFG is a 1984 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 A444 FFG, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A444 FFG registered?

A444 FFG is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is A444 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A444 FFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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