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LAE 815X

1981 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 815X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,983 miles

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f floor holed (not in a prescribed area)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Fail 4 Aug 2011 117,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f floor holed (not in a prescribed area)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,507 miles

o/s/f floor corroding (outside prescribed area)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 117,507 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear and o/s/f tyres are cracked on outer treads

o/s/f floor corroding (outside prescribed area)

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,064 miles

front coil springs have clamps fitted to them

Fail 12 Mar 2009 114,064 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

botth outer sills corroding

clamps fitted at both front suspension coil springs

Fail 20 Oct 2008 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s and n/s front floors and n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded to excess but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,231 miles

front springs clamped for lowering

movement in steering rack mountings

slight movement in n/s o/s anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,207 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front springs clamped for lowering

movement in steering rack mountings

slight movement in n/s o/s anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

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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LAE 815X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 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 LAE 815X, 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 45 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 LAE 815X registered?

LAE 815X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1981.

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