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UHG 167Y

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,402 mi
Last recorded111,402 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 167Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 111,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside oil leaks

Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,044 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,942 miles

vehicle underbody excessively undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 106,937 miles

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

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

vehicle underbody excessively undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers split at rear

Fail 24 Jul 2013 104,385 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers split at rear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,757 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion offside front wing/sill

exhaust twisted/knocking

slight oil leaks engine/gearbox/diff

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,917 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 96,745 miles

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

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

Exhaust sytem runs very close to the propshaft and rear subframe.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,045 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 93,045 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear exhaust box could be better suported

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,392 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

head lamp aims could be better

Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

head lamp aims could be better

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,341 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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UHG 167Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHG 167Y, 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 UHG 167Y registered?

UHG 167Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is UHG 167Y safe to buy?

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