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PDP 566X

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,954 mi
Last recorded66,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDP 566X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 66,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 64,579 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 64,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,604 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,100 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 61,302 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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PDP 566X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PDP 566X, 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 PDP 566X registered?

PDP 566X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1982.

Is PDP 566X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDP 566X shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDP 566X have outstanding finance?

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