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A5 DTP

1985 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,117 mi
Last recorded82,117 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 81,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area by jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 80,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 79,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,221 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A5 DTP is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,282 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 A5 DTP, 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 41 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 DTP registered?

A5 DTP is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A5 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DTP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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