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C479 LFM

1986 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC479 LFM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 74,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,241 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 64,240 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,243 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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C479 LFM is a 1986 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C479 LFM, 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 C479 LFM registered?

C479 LFM is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C479 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C479 LFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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