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C244 MWJ

1987 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,730 mi
Last recorded152,730 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 BMW 316106,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 MWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 152,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 151,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 151,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 151,142 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 146,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 143,345 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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C244 MWJ is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C244 MWJ, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C244 MWJ registered?

C244 MWJ is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1987.

Is C244 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C244 MWJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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