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A679 TUU

1983 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,416 mi
Last recorded19,416 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA679 TUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,416 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroding not holed

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,250 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,243 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 15,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear outer sills repaired appear ok

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,379 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRDED WITHIN A PRESCRIBE AREA BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Fail 20 Aug 2009 15,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRDED WITHIN A PRESCRIBE AREA BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,210 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 6 Aug 2007 7,420 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 7,416 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A679 TUU is a 1983 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A679 TUU, 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 A679 TUU registered?

A679 TUU is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A679 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A679 TUU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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