MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,097 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s rear tyre show age related surface cracking and replacement advised.
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.
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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.
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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?
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