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C341 VLH

1986 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,925 mi
Last recorded158,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC341 VLH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 158,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 157,264 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 157,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 141,793 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 141,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 128,873 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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C341 VLH is a 1986 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C341 VLH, 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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How do I check the history of C341 VLH?

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What year was C341 VLH registered?

C341 VLH is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 1986.

Is C341 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C341 VLH 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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