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C612 MJN

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,317 mi
Last recorded164,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC612 MJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 164,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general cossion on outer - inner sills - rear wheel arches and various prescibed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2010 164,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

general corrossion on outer sills .inner sills .rear wheel arches and various prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2009 159,298 miles

Brake pedal travel

N/S rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/F seat belt starting to fray.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2009 159,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal travel

N/S rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

O/S/F seat belt starting to fray.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 151,326 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (front suspension)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 151,326 miles

Both lower arm rear bushes starting to perish (front suspension)

Engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 140,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 132,856 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres perishing (175/75/14)

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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C612 MJN is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C612 MJN, 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

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What year was C612 MJN registered?

C612 MJN is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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