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UHB 304Y

1982 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 304Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 145,462 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 145,332 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 140,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 140,725 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 140,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 138,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 135,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 133,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 128,676 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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UHB 304Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UHB 304Y, 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 UHB 304Y?

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What year was UHB 304Y registered?

UHB 304Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UHB 304Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHB 304Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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