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VAO 759Y

1982 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,950 mi
Last recorded125,950 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAO 759Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubbers badly split

floor area corroded in places

front coil springs slightly week

front seets slightly loose

o/s/f wing loose and missing bolts

oil leak from engine area

slight play in both front steering rack ends

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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VAO 759Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAO 759Y, 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 VAO 759Y registered?

VAO 759Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VAO 759Y safe to buy?

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