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RZ 580

1986 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,162 mi
Last recorded62,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRZ 580
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2023 62,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,874 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,861 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,699 miles

Rear subframe bushes slightly weak

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,254 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,042 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,741 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 53,521 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,378 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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RZ 580 is a 1986 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 96,184 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 RZ 580, 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 40 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 RZ 580 registered?

RZ 580 is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is RZ 580 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RZ 580 shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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