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JAZ 6973

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,107 mi
Last recorded59,107 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6973
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 59,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,950 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low and worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 57,375 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 57,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 56,887 miles

nearside rear tyre bald outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,229 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 54,877 miles

OSR tyre worn on very inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,178 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,983 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake flexi hoses ferrels starting to corrode

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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JAZ 6973 is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JAZ 6973, 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 JAZ 6973 registered?

JAZ 6973 is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1982.

Is JAZ 6973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 6973 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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