MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery becoming insecure
n/s front headlamp becoming condensed
some corrosion in n/s front wing panel
some small marks in windscreen
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for B317 EMR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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