MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various parts of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
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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TDX 408W is a 1980 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 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 TDX 408W, 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.
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What year was TDX 408W registered?
TDX 408W is a 1980 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is TDX 408W safe to buy?
The MOT history for TDX 408W shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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