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C237 NVL

1986 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC237 NVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,784 miles

handbrake warning light on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2013 91,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 91,833 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,691 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 87,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,769 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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C237 NVL is a 1986 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C237 NVL, 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 C237 NVL registered?

C237 NVL is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C237 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C237 NVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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