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A331 HPL

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA331 HPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,437 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,246 miles

Nearside Front passenger front seat missing at time of test

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,618 miles

some surface rust on front brake discs-perhaps where vehicle has been standing

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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A331 HPL 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 A331 HPL, 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 A331 HPL registered?

A331 HPL is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A331 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A331 HPL 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.

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