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VKK 687X

1981 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKK 687X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 146,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 146,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 141,402 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 138,632 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 138,632 miles

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

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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VKK 687X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VKK 687X, 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

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What year was VKK 687X registered?

VKK 687X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 1981.

Is VKK 687X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKK 687X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKK 687X have outstanding finance?

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