CarVerify

Free Car Check

A252 GVM

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,871 mi
Last recorded142,871 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 GVM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,871 miles

front wheel centre caps missing

nearside inner headlight lense cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2021 142,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 141,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,274 miles

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

o/s/f floor corrded not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2014 140,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 139,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,957 miles

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.

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A252 GVM?

You can check the full history of A252 GVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does A252 GVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A252 GVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.