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AYB 654X

1982 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,366 mi
Last recorded48,366 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 654X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,366 miles

o/s door sill rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,751 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,587 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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AYB 654X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AYB 654X, 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 AYB 654X?

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What year was AYB 654X registered?

AYB 654X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 1982.

Is AYB 654X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYB 654X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYB 654X have outstanding finance?

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