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CJO 948Y

1982 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJO 948Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 May 2016 92,039 miles

Both rear light lenses cracked

Emissions were erratic

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Vehicle sprayed green

Pass 20 May 2015 92,039 miles

Both rear light lens's cracked

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,039 miles

Front wipers deteorated but still clearing the screen

NSR light lens cracked

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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CJO 948Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJO 948Y, 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 CJO 948Y registered?

CJO 948Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is CJO 948Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJO 948Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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