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NUV 523Y

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,060 mi
Last recorded75,060 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUV 523Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,060 miles

Slight play detected in offside track rod arm

Fail 20 Nov 2009 737,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 737,311 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,387 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 72,387 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,388 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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NUV 523Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUV 523Y, 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

How do I check the history of NUV 523Y?

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What year was NUV 523Y registered?

NUV 523Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1982.

Is NUV 523Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUV 523Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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