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A464 RYT

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA464 RYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,420 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH (~chassis legs) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 119,420 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended BOTH (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH front Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 119,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 119,169 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 119,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 114,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,311 miles

steering rack rubber mounts soft

Pass 15 May 2015 104,327 miles

Front exhaust mount insercure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack mounting rubbers starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2015 104,329 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front exhaust mount insercure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some travel on footbrake, recommend brake be checked

Steering rack mount rubbers starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

front steering rack bush mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

front steering rack bush mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 89,256 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,969 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front bump stop split

front brakes noisy

front number plate cracked

hand brake high

wiper motor slow

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,361 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 83,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,675 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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A464 RYT is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A464 RYT, 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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A464 RYT is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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