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733 BRY

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,517 mi
Last recorded57,517 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration733 BRY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,955 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 55,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,996 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 53,561 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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733 BRY is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,748 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 733 BRY, 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 43 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 733 BRY?

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What year was 733 BRY registered?

733 BRY is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 733 BRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 733 BRY shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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