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B369 PLC

1985 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB369 PLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,480 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,661 miles

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

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

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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B369 PLC is a 1985 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B369 PLC, 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 B369 PLC registered?

B369 PLC is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B369 PLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B369 PLC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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