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A168 SUV

1983 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 SUV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 76,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,354 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,047 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 68,469 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,446 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust rubbers perished and split

n earside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,285 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,804 miles

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

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR APPARANT GET THE TRACKING CHECKED.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 65,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR APPARANT GET THE TRACKING CHECKED.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,821 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 63,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A168 SUV is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A168 SUV, 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 A168 SUV registered?

A168 SUV is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A168 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A168 SUV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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