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DRW 166Y

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1754cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,567 mi
Last recorded69,567 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 166Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,754cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,567 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working not working first time (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,447 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,447 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,773 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 57,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,764 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,458 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general under body corrosion

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,099 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,313 miles

Battery insecure

all four tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,271 miles

advise slight imbalance on front brakes

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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DRW 166Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,754cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DRW 166Y, 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 DRW 166Y registered?

DRW 166Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DRW 166Y safe to buy?

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