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C393 ULO

1985 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC393 ULO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 86,924 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2018 85,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inners (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 82,643 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,997 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 79,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 76,603 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 68,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 66,754 miles

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

front anti-roll bar drop links starting to unbond

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C393 ULO is a 1985 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C393 ULO, 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 C393 ULO registered?

C393 ULO is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C393 ULO safe to buy?

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