MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
screen wash leak under bonnet connection
slight corrosion to prescribed and non prescribed ares of structure
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C858 NAM is a 1986 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C858 NAM, 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 C858 NAM registered?
C858 NAM is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 1986.
Is C858 NAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C858 NAM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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