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B924 NSF

1985 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 NSF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,980 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,257 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 63,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,837 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,837 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

service light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

service light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,207 miles

both front jacking points starting to corrode slightly

both rear axel mount bushes deteriorated and slight play

rear sill/ axel mount points staring to corrrode

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,749 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 41,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 40,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,261 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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B924 NSF is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B924 NSF, 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 B924 NSF registered?

B924 NSF is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B924 NSF safe to buy?

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