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WPA 35Y

1982 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPA 35Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 126,727 miles

Passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,319 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 119,319 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,700 miles

Rattle inside front silencer.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,225 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 113,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 108,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer sills corroding

offside boot floor corroding

offside rear flexi ferrule corroding

offside rear inner wheel arch shock mounting corroding

streeing coloum uj squeaking

wheel archs corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2007 103,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all wheel arch corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,400 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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WPA 35Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPA 35Y, 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 WPA 35Y registered?

WPA 35Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WPA 35Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPA 35Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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