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A741 LLM

1984 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

815,662 mi
Last recorded815,662 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA741 LLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 815,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,189 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,868 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear wheel archs

slight play in sterring rack

Fail 13 Oct 2010 76,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear wheel archs

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,663 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower wings corroded

slight play o/s steering rackend

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,344 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 68,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,976 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 67,963 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A741 LLM is a 1984 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A741 LLM, 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 A741 LLM registered?

A741 LLM is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 5 January 1984.

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