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GFO 146X

1981 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 146X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 109,134 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2009 109,134 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,853 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 108,853 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 108,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2006 108,154 miles

corrosion in underneath of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2005 107,936 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 107,936 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GFO 146X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 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 GFO 146X, 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 45 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 GFO 146X registered?

GFO 146X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 1981.

Is GFO 146X safe to buy?

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