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KIW 5654

1982 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,901 mi
Last recorded122,901 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 5654
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2009 122,901 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot floor at nearside wheel arch corroded

Nearside (passenger) door lock deffective and sticking

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside and nearside outer body sills corroded

Radiator insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 119,869 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s & n/s wipers splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2008 119,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s & n/s wipers splitting

Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 117,363 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 117,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 117,350 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 113,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 113,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 107,940 miles

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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KIW 5654 is a 1982 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KIW 5654, 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 KIW 5654 registered?

KIW 5654 is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1982.

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