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MYW 688X

1984 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,514 mi
Last recorded77,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYW 688X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has been rubbing near its mounting

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both below 2.5mm on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres are perished

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are perished

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm has been rubbing near its mounting

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both below 2.5mm on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm sitting very close where it attaches

both rear & offside front tyres are beginning to perish slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,690 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear & offside front tyres are beginning to perish/split

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,690 miles

both front brakes are slightly binding

offside rear inner driveshaft gater is insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes are slightly binding

offside rear inner driveshaft gater is insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,673 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 76,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 76,662 miles

Battery is insecure

Brake pad warning light is on

Centre exhaust rubber is missing

Main battery fuse in the boot in insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,662 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is on

Centre exhaust rubber is missing

Main battery fuse in the boot in insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2006 124,446 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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MYW 688X is a 1984 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 MYW 688X, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MYW 688X registered?

MYW 688X is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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