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WPE 519Y

1982 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPE 519Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,058 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,656 miles

n/s/f floor pan corroded!

rear brake pipes corroded!

Fail 13 Jul 2011 76,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f floor pan corroded!

rear brake pipes corroded!

Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion too n/s/f jacking point

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,421 miles

N/S/F jacking point has slight corrosion!!

Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,753 miles

n/s/f jacking point rusted and holed

Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,705 miles

Corrosion to nearside oter floor pan

Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,490 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 72,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyre perished.

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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WPE 519Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WPE 519Y, 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 WPE 519Y registered?

WPE 519Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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