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A669 HEC

1984 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,184 mi
Last recorded34,184 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA669 HEC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,179 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,152 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,039 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 33,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

alternator loose

offside rear side light flooded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 33,927 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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A669 HEC is a 1984 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A669 HEC, 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 A669 HEC registered?

A669 HEC is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 1984.

Is A669 HEC safe to buy?

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