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YVU 653Y

1982 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,477 mi
Last recorded54,477 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW 31686,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVU 653Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2019 54,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,938 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,889 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 53,889 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,671 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,656 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,560 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,551 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,548 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,488 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YVU 653Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YVU 653Y, 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 YVU 653Y registered?

YVU 653Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is YVU 653Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVU 653Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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