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A103 LEG

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,115 mi
Last recorded87,115 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA103 LEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,115 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,848 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 82,925 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 82,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 81,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,285 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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A103 LEG is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A103 LEG, 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

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What year was A103 LEG registered?

A103 LEG is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A103 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A103 LEG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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