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DAJ 59Y

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,743 mi
Last recorded172,743 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAJ 59Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 172,743 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 172,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 172,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 172,303 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 171,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 171,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 171,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 168,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 167,069 miles

corrosion hole in boot (not in pescribed area)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 167,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

corrosion to boot ( not in pescribed area)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 165,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 163,734 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 163,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 162,637 miles

retested with tow bar ball removed

Fail 19 Dec 2006 162,602 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner /outer sill panels and o/s/f floor pan

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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DAJ 59Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAJ 59Y, 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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DAJ 59Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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