1985 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · C772 TLX
1985 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/12/1985. Recorded mileage 93,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1766cc
C772 TLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 93,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C772 TLX Mileage History
- 21/05/202282,606 mi
- 07/06/202491,581 mi+8,975 mi
- 12/06/202491,591 mi+10 mi
- 08/08/202593,569 mi+1,978 mi
- 11/08/202593,596 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 3,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C772 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 BMW 316 (C772 TLX) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end excessive ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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