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DMJ 886Y

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 886Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 122,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and very sharp (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,443 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both front wings & floorpans badly corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner body sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 122,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking Main front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Boot floor corroded

Both front wings & floorpans badly corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner body sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 122,397 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both front floorpans & wings badly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,325 miles

Boot floor corroded

Both front floorpans & wings corroded

Nearside rear outer body sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,293 miles

Both front floorpans & wings corroded

Nearside rear outer body sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,204 miles

Nearside front floorpan corroded

Offside front outer body sill corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,204 miles

Nearside front floorpan corroded

Offside front outer body sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,090 miles

Offside front floorpan badly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2012 122,065 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside front floorpan badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,618 miles

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

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

Offside front & rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Offside front floorpan corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 118,338 miles

Boot floor & spare wheel well corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 115,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 111,961 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 111,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 91,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,990 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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DMJ 886Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DMJ 886Y, 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 DMJ 886Y registered?

DMJ 886Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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