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B216 JYJ

1985 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 JYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,629 miles

N/S And O/S Rear lower boot floor corroding

N/S/F lower front wing corroded

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight blow from exhaust centre to rear section

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,175 miles

N/S/F lower front wing corroded

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R lower floor corroded

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F outer seal corroded

N/S/R wheel arch and lower floor corroded

O/S/R wheel arch and lower floor corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,956 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front number plate damaged

rear brakes binding

Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front number plate damaged

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,773 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,154 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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B216 JYJ is a 1985 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B216 JYJ, 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.

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What year was B216 JYJ registered?

B216 JYJ is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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