MOT Status
Mileage
124,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
blue smoke
coolant leaking
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFG 189X is a 1981 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 PFG 189X, 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.
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What year was PFG 189X registered?
PFG 189X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 1981.
Is PFG 189X safe to buy?
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