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HNF 615Y

1982 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNF 615Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre showing signs of age cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,591 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 92,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,746 miles

nsf tyre cracks on wall

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2010 86,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nsf tyre cracks on wall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,026 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 82,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 75,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,315 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 64,864 miles

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

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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HNF 615Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNF 615Y, 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 HNF 615Y registered?

HNF 615Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is HNF 615Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNF 615Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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