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FCC 168Y

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCC 168Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,003 miles

front brake pipes undersealed

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2009 127,470 miles

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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FCC 168Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FCC 168Y, 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 FCC 168Y registered?

FCC 168Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is FCC 168Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCC 168Y shows 2 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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