MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,915 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack
Nearside Outer Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLM 371X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Cream with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VLM 371X, 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 VLM 371X registered?
VLM 371X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 1982.
Is VLM 371X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLM 371X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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