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A4 YYT

1983 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023
Pass 23 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021
Pass 23 Jul 2020

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018

Power assisted brakes and power steering not fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017

brakes just met requirements note no assistance fitted.

steering heavy note no assistance fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016
Fail 10 Nov 2016

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 922 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014

Brake system been modified.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension system been modified.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension system been modified.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,999 miles

bushes on ends of front anti roll bar to track control arms worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe in various places

corrosion on o/s/r boot floor

corrosion started on fuel pipes

general isolated corrosion on sills and underbody

o/s lower balljoint, lower dust cover retaining clip missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, small cut in same but not to cords at this time, recc renew

o/s/r brake hose, securing clip to body corroded, hose slightly loose

o/s/r tyre, outer wall worn

repair plates on both front chassis legs

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

bushes on ends of front anti roll bar to track control arms worn

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe in various places

corrosion on o/s/r boot floor

corrosion started on fuel pipes

general isolated corrosion on sills and underbody

o/s lower balljoint, lower dust cover retaining clip missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, small cut in same but not to cords at this time, recc renew

o/s/r brake hose, securing clip to body corroded, hose slightly loose

o/s/r tyre, outer wall worn

repair plates on both front chassis legs

Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 86,907 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,689 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,485 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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A4 YYT is a 1983 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A4 YYT, 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 A4 YYT registered?

A4 YYT is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A4 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 YYT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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