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VNU 306Y

1982 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,257 mi
Last recorded39,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 306Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front inner sill areas showing corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,209 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 39,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 37,081 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,298 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 36,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,909 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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VNU 306Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNU 306Y, 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 VNU 306Y registered?

VNU 306Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is VNU 306Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNU 306Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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