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VVK 127Y

1982 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1754cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,507 mi
Last recorded62,507 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVK 127Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,754cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,697 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,020 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,667 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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VVK 127Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,754cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVK 127Y, 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

How do I check the history of VVK 127Y?

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What year was VVK 127Y registered?

VVK 127Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VVK 127Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVK 127Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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