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B533 MKB

1985 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 MKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2009 92,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine area

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 92,210 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 91,217 miles

o/s sill corroded and holed front and rear sections

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,713 miles

corrosion to o/s sill rear and centre

Fail 30 Jan 2007 89,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s sill rear and centre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 88,319 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 88,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

intermittant fault on hazard warning switch

wipers not always self canceling

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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B533 MKB is a 1985 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B533 MKB, 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 B533 MKB registered?

B533 MKB is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B533 MKB safe to buy?

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