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BAH 715X

1982 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,874 mi
Last recorded151,874 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 715X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 151,874 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion around nearside front jacking point

Exhaust fouling rear subframe

Hole corroded in boot floor

Pass 19 Dec 2014 150,041 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 150,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 145,157 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 145,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 139,294 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 131,858 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 131,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front and rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Nearside front lower wing slightly insecure

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 124,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 124,978 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 124,484 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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BAH 715X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BAH 715X, 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 BAH 715X registered?

BAH 715X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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