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A210 TYU

1984 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,277 mi
Last recorded147,277 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA210 TYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 147,277 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 147,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe starting to corrode ( near to front of rear wheel.

Nearside inner sill starting to corrode- near to seatbelt mount.

Rear Brakes sticking very slightly.

Rear tyre treads on limit.Both sides.

Slight corrossion to both outer sills.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 143,182 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 143,163 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad wearing indicator light on- possible inner front pads wearing thin.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes holding on very slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 139,413 miles

excessive engine oil leak.

offside wiper smearing.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 137,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 134,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake warning lamp n/w

Pass 26 Jan 2006 134,142 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake warning lamp n/w

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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A210 TYU is a 1984 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A210 TYU, 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 A210 TYU registered?

A210 TYU is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 23 January 1984.

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