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TEP 312Y

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,864 mi
Last recorded81,864 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 312Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,864 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 81,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 96,168 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,167 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 94,668 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 94,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,079 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 88,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 88,254 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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TEP 312Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEP 312Y, 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 TEP 312Y registered?

TEP 312Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is TEP 312Y safe to buy?

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