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LYM 169X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYM 169X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 104,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,164 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,697 miles

Hazards not working

Main beam tell tale not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazards not working

Main beam tell tale not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,510 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,507 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,519 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 82,517 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative hazards (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,290 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,163 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 75,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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LYM 169X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYM 169X, 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 LYM 169X registered?

LYM 169X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is LYM 169X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYM 169X shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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