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B191 EFW

1985 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 EFW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 89,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 75,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,949 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,906 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,865 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,332 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 73,332 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B191 EFW is a 1985 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B191 EFW, 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 B191 EFW registered?

B191 EFW is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B191 EFW safe to buy?

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