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C515 XRT

1985 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC515 XRT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 126,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,695 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 109,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,604 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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C515 XRT is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C515 XRT, 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.

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What year was C515 XRT registered?

C515 XRT is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C515 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C515 XRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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