MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s and n/s rear wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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C822 OTW is a 1986 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C822 OTW, 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 C822 OTW registered?
C822 OTW is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 9 April 1986.
Is C822 OTW safe to buy?
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