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B262 CJN

1985 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,834 mi
Last recorded70,834 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB262 CJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,834 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 70,828 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 70,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,293 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

nearside front wiper blade rubber split at ends

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,947 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen

slight corrosion on battery tray

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,076 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,542 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,719 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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B262 CJN is a 1985 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B262 CJN, 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 B262 CJN registered?

B262 CJN is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is B262 CJN safe to buy?

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