MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust rubbers perished
floor holed off side front
near side front of outer sill holed
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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VLH 431X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 VLH 431X, 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.
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How do I check the history of VLH 431X?
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What year was VLH 431X registered?
VLH 431X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 1981.
Is VLH 431X safe to buy?
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