MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corroison o/s/f floor pan and rear inner wheel arches slight corroison to n/s/f o/s/f chassis legs
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hazzard warning lights inoperative
o/s/r service and handbrake slightly down on efficency
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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HDV 16V is a 1980 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HDV 16V, 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 HDV 16V registered?
HDV 16V is a 1980 BMW 316, first registered on 15 February 1980.
Is HDV 16V safe to buy?
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