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C416 UJU

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC416 UJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 97,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,590 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 94,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C416 UJU is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C416 UJU, 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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What year was C416 UJU registered?

C416 UJU is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C416 UJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C416 UJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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