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RRX 380Y

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,751 mi
Last recorded125,751 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRX 380Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,751 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1833 HC (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Flitch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Length of floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Length of floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Not accessible (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Steering universal joint slight play

Pass 4 May 2011 125,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 125,742 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 125,742 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 124,685 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 124,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 122,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 119,675 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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RRX 380Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RRX 380Y, 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 RRX 380Y registered?

RRX 380Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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