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A542 RYT

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA542 RYT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,936 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,934 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,369 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,965 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,965 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 62,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,411 miles

all coil springs corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all coil springs corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,966 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate held on by cable ties

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 50,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 50,322 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All shock absobers weak.

Both front seat belts slow to retract.

Long travel handbrake.

Nearside front tyre perished outer side wall/worn outer edge ,close to limits.

Rear exhaust box slight blow.

Severe engine oil leak.

Steering feels rough lock to lock.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,055 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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A542 RYT is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A542 RYT registered?

A542 RYT is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A542 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A542 RYT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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