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B61 DNV

1984 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB61 DNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 95,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose brackets corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,823 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,492 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)

n/s/f brake slight binding

wipers no auto park

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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B61 DNV is a 1984 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B61 DNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B61 DNV registered?

B61 DNV is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B61 DNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B61 DNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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