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A26 TGN

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,272 mi
Last recorded72,272 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 TGN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 70,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,047 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,726 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,164 miles

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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A26 TGN is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A26 TGN, 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 A26 TGN?

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What year was A26 TGN registered?

A26 TGN is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A26 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 TGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 TGN have outstanding finance?

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