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PHH 365W

1981 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 365W
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 148,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 147,200 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 147,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PHH 365W is a 1981 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PHH 365W, 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

How do I check the history of PHH 365W?

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What year was PHH 365W registered?

PHH 365W is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is PHH 365W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHH 365W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHH 365W have outstanding finance?

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