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B216 XCX

1985 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 XCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 43,710 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 43,710 miles

Windscreen washer not working DIRTY CLEANED JETS (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 43,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,987 miles

UNDERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT TOP UP ALL PIPES AND HOSES

Fail 21 Mar 2018 42,987 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

UNDERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT TOP UP ALL PIPES AND HOSES

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 42,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,112 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,053 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,621 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 XCX is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XCX, 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 B216 XCX registered?

B216 XCX is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B216 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B216 XCX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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