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C343 NCF

1985 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 NCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,146 miles

same as 966380911177

Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,135 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sill corroded

nearside front rack boot oil soeaked

oil leak

pas rack oil soaked

slight blow first section

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,800 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both outer sill corroded

slight play o/s/f rack

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroding

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 71,780 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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C343 NCF is a 1985 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,282 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 C343 NCF, 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 41 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 C343 NCF registered?

C343 NCF is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C343 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C343 NCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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