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UGX 347X

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGX 347X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,911 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 92,919 miles

Centre ehausht rubing on propshaft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning lamp on

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre ehausht rubing on propshaft

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,324 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower inner wheel arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,485 miles

Oil leak

near side and off side outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,080 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,078 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,648 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,289 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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UGX 347X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UGX 347X, 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.

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What year was UGX 347X registered?

UGX 347X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 1982.

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