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C946 FGL

1985 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,200 mi
Last recorded69,200 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC946 FGL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 51,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 51,683 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,670 miles

advise both rear tyre sidewalls weathered (cracking)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,641 miles

advise both rear tyre sidewalls weathered (cracking)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,381 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls weathered (cracking)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,927 miles

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,770 miles

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls weathered (cracking)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,119 miles

advise n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,540 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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C946 FGL is a 1985 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C946 FGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C946 FGL registered?

C946 FGL is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 1985.

Is C946 FGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C946 FGL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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