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5270 DH

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5270 DH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components has underseal applied

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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5270 DH is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,296 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 5270 DH, 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 44 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5270 DH registered?

5270 DH is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is 5270 DH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5270 DH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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