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C323 EHW

1986 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 EHW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 87,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 86,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,119 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,102 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust only secured at rear silencer.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 81,102 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust only secured at rear silencer.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 53,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 53,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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C323 EHW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C323 EHW, 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 C323 EHW registered?

C323 EHW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C323 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C323 EHW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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