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C112 HHR

1985 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC112 HHR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

large rust blisters all over

Fail 30 May 2012 71,137 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,526 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 69,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,258 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 67,287 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,999 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 65,999 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2005 64,701 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 64,701 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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C112 HHR is a 1985 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 C112 HHR, 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 C112 HHR registered?

C112 HHR is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C112 HHR safe to buy?

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