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C129 KJW

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 KJW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 122,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,740 miles

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

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

Front SUMP CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,589 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 122,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen Washers Weak But Still Work

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,208 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 121,877 miles

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

various suspension components starting to corrode ,( age related)

washers weak

Pass 2 May 2018 121,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 121,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 121,046 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 120,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 120,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 119,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 119,830 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 119,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,513 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 119,513 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 119,477 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 119,475 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 119,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 119,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 119,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 118,975 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 118,971 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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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C129 KJW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C129 KJW, 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 C129 KJW registered?

C129 KJW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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