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AGT 681W

1981 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 681W
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear shockers and springs slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 100,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,254 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 100,254 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition,

Pass 17 May 2011 98,443 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2011 98,436 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot floor corroded on offside

exhaust tailpipe mountings deteriorated

requires track checking

Pass 15 Nov 2008 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,174 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 90,174 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,959 miles

main beam tell tale light not working

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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AGT 681W is a 1981 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 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 AGT 681W, 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 45 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 AGT 681W?

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What year was AGT 681W registered?

AGT 681W is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is AGT 681W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGT 681W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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