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B198 CMT

1985 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 CMT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,155 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,962 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,530 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B198 CMT is a 1985 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B198 CMT, 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 B198 CMT registered?

B198 CMT is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B198 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B198 CMT shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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