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YNG 933X

1982 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,808 mi
Last recorded93,808 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNG 933X
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,807 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested pedal travels to floor not holding pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 93,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle plated and undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2019 93,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle plated and undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,101 miles

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

boot floor has corrosion but not excessive

Fail 4 Nov 2015 91,082 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

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

boot floor has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 87,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,056 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,909 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,959 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

petrol tank filler pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,328 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,320 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 69,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 69,770 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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YNG 933X is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNG 933X, 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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YNG 933X is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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