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C812 MDP

1985 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,976 mi
Last recorded138,976 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC812 MDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 138,976 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 138,976 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,635 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 134,793 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 134,793 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 134,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 134,373 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C812 MDP is a 1985 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C812 MDP, 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 C812 MDP registered?

C812 MDP is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C812 MDP safe to buy?

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