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B719 GDP

1984 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,049 mi
Last recorded87,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 GDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 79,931 miles

drivers lower seat springs

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,931 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers lower seat springs

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,562 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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B719 GDP is a 1984 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B719 GDP, 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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B719 GDP is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 1984.

Is B719 GDP safe to buy?

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