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MWP 438Y

1982 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,810 mi
Last recorded47,810 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2005
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 438Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2005 47,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 47,810 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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MWP 438Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MWP 438Y, 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 MWP 438Y registered?

MWP 438Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is MWP 438Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWP 438Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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