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OOV 229X

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 229X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 103,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Fail 20 May 2013 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,306 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,306 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 98,659 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 98,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 96,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 93,427 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear brake piprs corroding near to limit

nsr inner wing and boot floor corroding

other brake pipes lots of underseal

play in ns of steering rack very near to limit

small hole in os outer sill and boot floor

Fail 18 May 2009 93,425 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both rear brake piprs corroding near to limit

nsr inner wing and boot floor corroding

other brake pipes lots of underseal

play in ns of steering rack very near to limit

small hole in os outer sill and boot floor

Pass 29 May 2008 90,823 miles

adsvise front brake discs corroded slightly

advise engine idle speed slightly lumpy

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroding

advise hazzard switch not factory/repaird

advise n/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30cm/ structural

advise slight free play in steering rack

advise slight n/s/f brake judder

Fail 8 May 2008 90,766 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front brake discs corroded slightly

advise front to rear fuel pipes corroding

advise n/s/f floor pan corroded not within 30 cm of structural points

advise slight free play in steering rack

advise slight n/s/f brake judder

Pass 26 May 2007 86,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2006 86,112 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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OOV 229X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1982 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,296 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OOV 229X, 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 OOV 229X registered?

OOV 229X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 9 July 1982.

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