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A537 NRO

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

59,366 mi
Last recorded59,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA537 NRO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 59,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,670 miles

both outter sills need undersealing due to bear metal showing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,670 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outter sills need undersealing due to bear metal showing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,898 miles

nearside front wing stating to rust away

Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,898 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

nearside front wing stating to rust away

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 49,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 47,744 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 45,846 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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A537 NRO is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A537 NRO, 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 A537 NRO registered?

A537 NRO is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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