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TCH 967X

1982 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,171 mi
Last recorded82,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCH 967X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 82,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

corrosion by bungs in floor

nsr seat belt slow to retract

os dip beam aim - weak pattern

osf wheel slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,238 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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TCH 967X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 TCH 967X, 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 TCH 967X registered?

TCH 967X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1982.

Is TCH 967X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCH 967X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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