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UPC 92X

1982 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPC 92X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 110,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 108,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 105,247 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 103,283 miles

both front shock covers nanging loose

front bumper rusting away

Fail 23 Apr 2008 103,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front shock covers nanging loose

front bumper rusting away

Pass 23 Feb 2007 100,283 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside fropnt chassis leg

slight play in offside track rod inner joint

Pass 1 Apr 2006 97,460 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.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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UPC 92X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UPC 92X, 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 UPC 92X registered?

UPC 92X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 7 June 1982.

Is UPC 92X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPC 92X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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