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PMY 467X

1981 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,090 mi
Last recorded52,090 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 467X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,090 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,090 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,892 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 48,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 48,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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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PMY 467X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 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 PMY 467X, 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 45 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 PMY 467X registered?

PMY 467X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is PMY 467X safe to buy?

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