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TMY 792X

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,509 mi
Last recorded114,509 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMY 792X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,767 miles

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

nsf floor rusty not holed

osr sillrusty not holed

slight play in osf inner rack

Pass 29 Sep 2005 107,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 107,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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TMY 792X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TMY 792X, 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 TMY 792X?

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What year was TMY 792X registered?

TMY 792X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1982.

Is TMY 792X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMY 792X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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