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B308 GEW

1985 BMW 316

White Petrol 1754cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 GEW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,754cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 59,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,914 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,255 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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B308 GEW is a 1985 BMW 316 in White with a 1,754cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B308 GEW, 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 B308 GEW registered?

B308 GEW is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 1985.

Is B308 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B308 GEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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