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1985 BMW 3161.8L Petrol

C148 XCL

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1985 BMW 316? It's a Petrol with a 1766cc engine showing 32,692 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 13/03/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 32,692
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 1766cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this BMW 316 with plate C148 XCL has undergone 1 MOT inspection since March 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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