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C199 NNT

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

194,012 mi
Last recorded194,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC199 NNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 194,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 192,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 190,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 188,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 186,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 185,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The vehicle underside is heavily coated in underseal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre age range is from 2004-2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 183,680 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 183,640 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 181,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 179,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 175,471 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

small oil leak from diff

Pass 16 Jul 2014 173,098 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f jacking point corroded

small oil leak from diff

Pass 19 Jul 2013 170,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 167,566 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 167,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 164,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 160,134 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 160,050 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 150,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 137,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 130,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 117,380 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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C199 NNT is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C199 NNT, 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 C199 NNT registered?

C199 NNT is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C199 NNT safe to buy?

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