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CAV 335Y

1982 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,829 mi
Last recorded177,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 335Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 177,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 177,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 177,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod worn

Offside Front Inner track rod worn

Pass 9 May 2018 176,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 176,673 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 176,673 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 175,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 174,998 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 174,992 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 174,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 173,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 173,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 173,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 172,796 miles

n/s and o/s outter sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 172,787 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s and o/s outter sills not working

Pass 20 Oct 2009 172,075 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 172,058 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 171,235 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance high

o/s/f wing loose

Fail 27 Oct 2008 171,230 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wing loose

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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CAV 335Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CAV 335Y, 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.

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What year was CAV 335Y registered?

CAV 335Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 1982.

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