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CYR 8V

1979 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,332 mi
Last recorded59,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 BMW 31676,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYR 8V
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,332 miles

advise engine smoke emitting from tailpipe

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside steering rack gaiter starting to split

Pass 15 May 2008 59,214 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 59,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,001 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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CYR 8V is a 1979 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CYR 8V, 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 CYR 8V?

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What year was CYR 8V registered?

CYR 8V is a 1979 BMW 316, first registered on 9 August 1979.

Is CYR 8V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYR 8V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYR 8V have outstanding finance?

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