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C816 PRA

1986 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,382 mi
Last recorded143,382 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC816 PRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2006 143,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 142,572 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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C816 PRA is a 1986 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C816 PRA, 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.

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What year was C816 PRA registered?

C816 PRA is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C816 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C816 PRA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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