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A502 KLR

1984 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,988 mi
Last recorded60,988 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 KLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 60,988 miles

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

both front brake hoses slight deterated

slight corrosion with in 30 cm of mountings but not effecting structural integeretry

slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,188 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 60,188 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,870 miles

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 47,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 44,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 44,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 43,909 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,724 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

very slight chips to swept areas of windscreen

Fail 9 May 2007 43,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

very slight chips to swept areas of windscreen

Pass 10 May 2006 43,552 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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A502 KLR is a 1984 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A502 KLR, 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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A502 KLR is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 1984.

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