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CDT 576T

1979 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,085 mi
Last recorded42,085 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 BMW 31676,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDT 576T
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,085 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CDT 576T is a 1979 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 76,953 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 CDT 576T, 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 47 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDT 576T?

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What year was CDT 576T registered?

CDT 576T is a 1979 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CDT 576T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDT 576T 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.

Does CDT 576T have outstanding finance?

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