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A477 KCP

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 KCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 104,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill corroded/ boddy filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30 cm's of spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill corroded covered with body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected silicone filling hole near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill/jack point (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected silicone filling hole near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill looks to have been covered in body filler

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various patches of body filler on inner arches sills and chassis legs

Pass 6 Sep 2021 104,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,085 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,078 miles

general rust bottom side of the vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,638 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,298 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken /still supported

Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken /still supported

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,253 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,042 miles

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

n/s/r cv boot worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 102,039 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

n/s/r cv boot worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,966 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 100,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,718 miles

O/S/R inner driveshaft boot clip broken

Pass 29 Aug 2006 96,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 92,522 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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A477 KCP is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A477 KCP, 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 A477 KCP registered?

A477 KCP is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 1983.

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The MOT history for A477 KCP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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