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BGK 690S

1978 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 BMW 31684,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGK 690S
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,495 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 88,145 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,446 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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BGK 690S is a 1978 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 84,810 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 BGK 690S, 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 48 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 BGK 690S?

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What year was BGK 690S registered?

BGK 690S is a 1978 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is BGK 690S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGK 690S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGK 690S have outstanding finance?

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