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XNE 297X

1982 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,209 mi
Last recorded36,209 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNE 297X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,209 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,696 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,316 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 31,304 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,298 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,476 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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XNE 297X is a 1982 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XNE 297X, 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 XNE 297X registered?

XNE 297X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 1982.

Is XNE 297X safe to buy?

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