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C577 KKU

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,091 mi
Last recorded145,091 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 KKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 145,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 141,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,438 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 134,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 133,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 132,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 130,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 129,181 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 129,178 miles

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

passenger front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2007 127,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 124,833 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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C577 KKU is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C577 KKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C577 KKU?

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What year was C577 KKU registered?

C577 KKU is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C577 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C577 KKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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