MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,195 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both number plates are cracked but still secure and legible
corrosion to various locations on underside of vehicle
Front registration plate cracked but secure
Nearsdie front lower inner sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front lower outer sill starting to corrode
Rear registration plate cracked but secure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate cracked but secure
Nearsdie front lower inner sill starting to corrode
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front lower outer sill starting to corrode
Rear registration plate cracked but secure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack near side inner ball joint
underside of vehicle is deteriorating/corroding in various places
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVW 442Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FVW 442Y, 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 FVW 442Y registered?
FVW 442Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 1982.
Is FVW 442Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVW 442Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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