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NWN 405Y

1982 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,398 mi
Last recorded207,398 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWN 405Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 207,398 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 207,092 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 206,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 206,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 205,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 205,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 205,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 204,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 204,430 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 203,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 200,159 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 198,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 196,828 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 196,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 194,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 192,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 190,498 miles

n/s and o/s/f floors rusty

n/s/f strut in a rusty condition

o/s/r shock absorber housing in a rusty condition

Fail 26 Jul 2010 190,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s/f floors rusty

n/s/f strut in a rusty condition

o/s/r shock absorber housing in a rusty condition

Fail 23 Jul 2010 190,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 184,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 181,563 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 181,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 175,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 170,068 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 170,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 165,154 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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NWN 405Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NWN 405Y, 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 NWN 405Y registered?

NWN 405Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is NWN 405Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWN 405Y shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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