MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,622 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise bolt and chain supporting exhaust at front
slight marks on windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise bolt and chain supporting exhaust at front
slight marks on windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C174 JWN is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C174 JWN, 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 C174 JWN registered?
C174 JWN is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1986.
Is C174 JWN safe to buy?
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