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PDL 878X

1982 BMW 316

Beige Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,817 mi
Last recorded11,817 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 878X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 11,817 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 11,737 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 11,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 11,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 10,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 9,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 9,228 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,728 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 8,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,004 miles

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 8,004 miles

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

Brake master cylinder corroded

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bush very worn and split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,723 miles

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

hazard switch sticks on sometimes

Pass 14 Jan 2010 7,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 6,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,391 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2008 6,391 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn. †rear exhaust rubbers worn. †

Pass 6 Jan 2006 5,605 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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PDL 878X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Beige with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PDL 878X, 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 PDL 878X registered?

PDL 878X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 7 February 1982.

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