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C989 KFL

1985 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 BMW 31679,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 KFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 110,097 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight surface cracking on both front rubber brake hoses

Pass 19 Sep 2005 107,719 miles

n/s rear tyre show age related surface cracking and replacement advised.

Fail 12 Sep 2005 107,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear bushes of front lower wishbones breaking down and replacement is advised

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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C989 KFL is a 1985 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C989 KFL, 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 C989 KFL registered?

C989 KFL is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C989 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C989 KFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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