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RWV 385X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWV 385X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 113,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 112,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 111,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,462 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 106,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 104,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 104,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 101,680 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 95,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 93,058 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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RWV 385X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWV 385X, 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

How do I check the history of RWV 385X?

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What year was RWV 385X registered?

RWV 385X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1982.

Is RWV 385X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWV 385X shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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