MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
oil pressure warning lamp flashing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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HPX 553X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Maroon with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HPX 553X, 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 HPX 553X registered?
HPX 553X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1982.
Is HPX 553X safe to buy?
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