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C22 MTP

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,705 mi
Last recorded86,705 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 MTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,014 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,803 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,556 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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C22 MTP is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C22 MTP, 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 C22 MTP registered?

C22 MTP is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C22 MTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 MTP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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