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C306 WLB

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,010 mi
Last recorded127,010 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC306 WLB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 127,010 miles

both rear arches taped

Pass 8 Apr 2010 126,606 miles

both rear wheel arches corrosion apparant

Fail 7 Apr 2010 126,600 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corrosion apparant

Pass 7 Apr 2009 124,358 miles

metal protective platecovering fuel hose nearside rear slightly corrorded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 121,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 119,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 116,661 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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C306 WLB is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C306 WLB, 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 C306 WLB registered?

C306 WLB is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C306 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C306 WLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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