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AHZ 1000

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,491 mi
Last recorded103,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 1000
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 103,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,581 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 101,762 miles

slight play in ujay joint

Fail 9 May 2016 101,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in ujay joint

Pass 28 Aug 2015
Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,587 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 77,710 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,126 miles

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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AHZ 1000 is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AHZ 1000, 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

How do I check the history of AHZ 1000?

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What year was AHZ 1000 registered?

AHZ 1000 is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is AHZ 1000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 1000 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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