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OYF 544Y

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 544Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 127,428 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,951 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OYF 544Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 OYF 544Y, 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 OYF 544Y registered?

OYF 544Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 1982.

Is OYF 544Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYF 544Y shows 4 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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