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VPW 775X

1981 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 31685,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPW 775X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 51,719 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazards inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,667 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,283 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 50,992 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,713 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,300 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,017 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,017 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,794 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,690 miles

1 Front brake-pads are wearing low. † †2 Rear tyres arte close to limits & also cracking, (Advise change). † †Thanx.

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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VPW 775X is a 1981 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 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 VPW 775X, 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 45 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 VPW 775X registered?

VPW 775X is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VPW 775X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPW 775X shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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