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RFT 465Y

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,937 mi
Last recorded70,937 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFT 465Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,937 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,935 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front lower wing by sill corroding

Nearside Front tyre, side wall perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member to chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor corroded. looks like jacking point

Offside Front lower wing corroded by sill

Offside Front tyre, sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall perished

alternator loose in bracket

Fail 7 Jun 2017 70,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill has corrosion and small hole, close to seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front lower wing by sill corroding

Nearside Front tyre, side wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre,sidewall perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member to chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor corroded. looks like jacking point

Offside Front lower wing corroded by sill

Offside Front tyre, sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall perished

alternator loose in bracket

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer door sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Outer door sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside steering tie rod has freeplay

Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer door sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Outer door sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside steering tie rod has freeplay

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,949 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,947 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,983 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,518 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake slight brake drag

Fail 30 Dec 2011 54,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,681 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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RFT 465Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RFT 465Y, 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.

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What year was RFT 465Y registered?

RFT 465Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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