MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front wheel centre caps missing
nearside inner headlight lense cracked
exhaust system rear most rubber mounting split
nearside of steering rack has slight wear
offside and nearside track rod ends have dust boots in poor condition
offside rear seatbelt slow to retract
rear brake hoses have corroded ferules
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake pipes corroded
corrosion underside/chassis
exhaust system corroded
oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f floor corrded not within prescribed area
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A252 GVM is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 A252 GVM, 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.
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What year was A252 GVM registered?
A252 GVM is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 1983.
Is A252 GVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A252 GVM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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