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NYK 211Y

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYK 211Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlight beam images are cloudy

corrosion to underbody

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

has been fitted with a more modern engine checked guidelines correct emissions test at this time

Fail 5 Aug 2022 34,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush internal bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pad warning light is on

corrosion to underbody

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

has been fitted with a more modern engine checked guidelines correct emissions at this time

Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 34,460 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,068 miles

driver sill poor

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

driver sill poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,522 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 33,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,274 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 33,274 miles

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

both rear tyres has cracks around the edges.

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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NYK 211Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NYK 211Y, 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.

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What year was NYK 211Y registered?

NYK 211Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is NYK 211Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYK 211Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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