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ULN 851R

1986 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,384 mi
Last recorded47,384 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 31696,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULN 851R
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,377 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 47,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

(o/s/f) tyre is old

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,251 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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ULN 851R is a 1986 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ULN 851R, 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

How do I check the history of ULN 851R?

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What year was ULN 851R registered?

ULN 851R is a 1986 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 1986.

Is ULN 851R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULN 851R 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.

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