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JAE 658X

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAE 658X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 76,698 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 76,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 76,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,045 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,207 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 72,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,728 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,198 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 67,117 miles

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

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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JAE 658X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JAE 658X, 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 JAE 658X registered?

JAE 658X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is JAE 658X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAE 658X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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