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A137 XDA

1984 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA137 XDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,828 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes and chassis are coated in underseal heavily

Fail 19 Aug 2009 104,828 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Underbody has been coated in underseal. Corrosion on nearside and Offside floor

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,557 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 104,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 104,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A137 XDA is a 1984 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 A137 XDA, 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 42 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 A137 XDA registered?

A137 XDA is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A137 XDA safe to buy?

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