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A416 YNP

1984 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,828 mi
Last recorded35,828 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA416 YNP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 35,828 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 76% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 35,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,551 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 34,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,617 miles

Both front wheel bearings have a very slight roughness when rotated

Intermittent wiper setting very slow and wipers judder across screen

Slight distotion to both front tyre treads

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,241 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,954 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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A416 YNP is a 1984 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 A416 YNP, 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 42 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 A416 YNP registered?

A416 YNP is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A416 YNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A416 YNP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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