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B317 EMR

1985 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB317 EMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,128 miles

battery becoming insecure

n/s front headlamp becoming condensed

some corrosion in n/s front wing panel

some small marks in windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2012 116,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery becoming insecure

n/s front headlamp becoming condensed

some corrosion in n/s front wing

some corrosion in n/s front wing panel

some small marks in windscreen

Pass 16 May 2011 106,164 miles

NS headlamp is getting a tad discoloured.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 76,037 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 76,037 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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B317 EMR is a 1985 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B317 EMR, 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 B317 EMR registered?

B317 EMR is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B317 EMR safe to buy?

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