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B83 PLN

1985 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB83 PLN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2008 102,657 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise on nearside door mirror unit been repaired secure (slightly loose)

advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and cracking

advise slight play in nearside front suspension joint (more investigation required)

bonnet lift stand faulty

both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brake flexy hoses connectors rusted

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

nearside rear door inner lock buttom faulty

offside front seat belt fluffing slightly

top battery tray rusted

Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery tray base corroded and weak

excessive engine oil leaks

offside outer sill corroded and weak

rear shock absorber top mountings splitting

Fail 13 Nov 2007 95,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery tray base corroded and weak

excessive engine oil leaks

offside outer sill corroded and weak

rear shock absorber top mountings splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,720 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 92,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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B83 PLN is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B83 PLN, 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 B83 PLN registered?

B83 PLN is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B83 PLN safe to buy?

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