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SKOO49B

1980 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,029 mi
Last recorded215,029 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1980 BMW 31658,595 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKOO49B
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 215,029 miles

head lamp aim borderline tempory adjustment (continental type lights )

Fail 6 Feb 2008 215,029 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SKOO49B is a 1980 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 58,595 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 SKOO49B, 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 46 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 SKOO49B registered?

SKOO49B is a 1980 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SKOO49B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKOO49B shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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