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MAX 330X

1981 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,975 mi
Last recorded59,975 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAX 330X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 59,975 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,495 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,481 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,446 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,781 miles

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

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

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

front brakes sticking very sligthley

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,305 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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MAX 330X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MAX 330X, 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

How do I check the history of MAX 330X?

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What year was MAX 330X registered?

MAX 330X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MAX 330X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAX 330X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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