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C445 TLL

1985 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC445 TLL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 120,450 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,410 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak detected

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,941 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2008 102,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 100,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,885 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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C445 TLL is a 1985 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C445 TLL, 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 C445 TLL registered?

C445 TLL is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 1985.

Is C445 TLL safe to buy?

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