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C454 BKK

1985 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,018 mi
Last recorded84,018 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC454 BKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 84,018 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 84,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,284 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 83,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 79,032 miles

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

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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C454 BKK is a 1985 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C454 BKK, 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 C454 BKK registered?

C454 BKK is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C454 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C454 BKK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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