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PMM 894X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,280 mi
Last recorded199,280 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMM 894X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 199,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2017 199,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel line front to rear corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 199,052 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 199,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2006 198,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 198,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side mirror cracked

off side rear rear tyre cut on inner side wall

rear brakes unballanced

steering rack ruber mounts in poor condition

wipper blades split on ends

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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PMM 894X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PMM 894X, 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 PMM 894X registered?

PMM 894X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PMM 894X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMM 894X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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