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C174 JWN

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,622 mi
Last recorded92,622 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 JWN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,622 miles

advise bolt and chain supporting exhaust at front

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,725 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 88,610 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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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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