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B34 OLB

1985 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,971 mi
Last recorded70,971 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 OLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,971 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,793 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wipers perished

metal brake pipes corrded

vehicle has been stood for a while

Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes corrded

offside outter sill corroded

vehicle has been stood for a while

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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B34 OLB is a 1985 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B34 OLB, 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 B34 OLB registered?

B34 OLB is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B34 OLB safe to buy?

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