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LUV 69X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,540 mi
Last recorded105,540 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 69X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,540 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side general corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2019 105,499 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,486 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn t c a bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn t c a bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode

steering rack mounting has slight play in bush

Fail 17 May 2018 104,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at rear box attachment (7.1.2)

Central and rear under body brake lines corroded

Corrosion to O/S/F chassis rail

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Floor corroded and holed at throttle pedal attachment

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Smell of fuel and carburettor base damp

Steering rack has slight movement at attachment

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,472 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 103,513 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s rear arm mounting bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 102,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 99,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2005 98,692 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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LUV 69X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White 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 LUV 69X, 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 LUV 69X registered?

LUV 69X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is LUV 69X safe to buy?

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