MOT Status
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74,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all four tyre treads slightly cracked
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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