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C739 NAP

1985 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC739 NAP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2016 96,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leack

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,969 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 36,966 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 May 2014 88,298 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2014 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 81,758 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,727 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 73,727 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 67,636 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 62,268 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,438 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily perished on areas of tread and sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer areas of tread, possible alignment fault present

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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C739 NAP is a 1985 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C739 NAP, 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 C739 NAP registered?

C739 NAP is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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