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C104 LGH

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,747 mi
Last recorded58,747 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 LGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,070 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,936 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside floor pan bung corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,049 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,425 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,439 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,848 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 43,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 42,561 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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C104 LGH is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 C104 LGH, 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 40 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C104 LGH registered?

C104 LGH is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C104 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 LGH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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