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MHR 680X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHR 680X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,958 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack bushes ex-wear (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner egde

Fail 12 Jun 2019 51,913 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested ran out of fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested ran out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting vallance to underside split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower tca bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification bolt lose and fitted incorectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis leg damaged and thrown suspension out (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,542 miles

Exhaust broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,267 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 33,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MHR 680X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHR 680X, 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 MHR 680X registered?

MHR 680X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1982.

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