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A849 PFR

1984 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA849 PFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,080 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 85,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,535 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 84,528 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators not flashing solid orange light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe at top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive breather pipe at top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,819 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,377 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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A849 PFR is a 1984 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A849 PFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A849 PFR?

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What year was A849 PFR registered?

A849 PFR is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A849 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A849 PFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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