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EGO 485X

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 485X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2009 99,494 miles

both rear sills going rusty

fanbedlt noisy

front number plate

front shocks soft

oil leaks engine

rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted and going rusty

slight movement in rack mounting rubbers

slight play offside trackrod end

Pass 10 Mar 2008 99,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EGO 485X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EGO 485X, 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

How do I check the history of EGO 485X?

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What year was EGO 485X registered?

EGO 485X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is EGO 485X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGO 485X shows 4 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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