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OTH 917Y

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 917Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 79,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,598 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 78,386 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,592 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,380 miles

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f chassis leg

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,320 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brakes are binding

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,924 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 72,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack rubber mountings deteriating

Pass 19 May 2006 71,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 71,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

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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OTH 917Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OTH 917Y, 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 OTH 917Y registered?

OTH 917Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 1982.

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