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TAD 573X

1982 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 573X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,853 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre to rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 40,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

centre to rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre brake pipe corroding

corrosion at nearside front sill

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding

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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TAD 573X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 TAD 573X, 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 TAD 573X registered?

TAD 573X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1982.

Is TAD 573X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAD 573X shows 3 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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