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C116 RJR

1986 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,788 mi
Last recorded152,788 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC116 RJR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,788 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 152,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 151,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack gator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,268 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 150,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2010 149,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 149,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 149,039 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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C116 RJR is a 1986 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C116 RJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C116 RJR registered?

C116 RJR is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 6 February 1986.

Is C116 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C116 RJR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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