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B430 PDF

1985 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,360 mi
Last recorded51,360 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 PDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,759 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,646 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gear box exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,210 miles

Exhaust front pipe gear box bracket missing

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust gearbox bracket missing

Spare tyre defective

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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B430 PDF is a 1985 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B430 PDF, 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 B430 PDF registered?

B430 PDF is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B430 PDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B430 PDF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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