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A392 XAN

1983 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,850 mi
Last recorded159,850 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA392 XAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 159,850 miles

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT GRILLE PANEL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGHNS OF FUEL LEAKED AT SOMETIME

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 12 Nov 2008 159,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT GRILLE PANEL DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6M NEEDS NEW TYRE SOON AS POSSIBLE

OFFSIDE REAR FUEL TANK SHOWS SIGHNS OF FUEL LEAKED AT SOMETIME

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 13 Nov 2007 153,014 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 153,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 144,720 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 144,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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A392 XAN is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A392 XAN, 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 A392 XAN registered?

A392 XAN is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A392 XAN safe to buy?

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