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1981 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MAX 330X

MAX 330X

1981 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1981. Recorded mileage 59,975 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1981
Engine
1766cc

MAX 330X Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
  • 59,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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MAX 330X Mileage History

  1. 01/09/202254,481 mi
  2. 16/09/202254,495 mi+14 mi
  3. 16/01/202559,975 mi+5,480 mi
  4. 17/01/202559,975 mi

Average of roughly 2,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MAX 330X MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 BMW 316 (MAX 330X) between September 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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