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B682 RLP

1985 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,768 mi
Last recorded66,768 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB682 RLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,628 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 52,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,591 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres and near side rear all craked and in poor codition

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,244 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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B682 RLP is a 1985 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B682 RLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B682 RLP registered?

B682 RLP is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B682 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B682 RLP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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