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B380 MLO

1984 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,489 mi
Last recorded31,489 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB380 MLO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play on nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer link arms(drop links).

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play on nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer link arms(drop links).

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,805 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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B380 MLO is a 1984 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 B380 MLO, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B380 MLO registered?

B380 MLO is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 1984.

Is B380 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B380 MLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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