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A76 ATV

1983 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,415 mi
Last recorded129,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA76 ATV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 124,901 miles

suspension very low , engine sump close to ground

Fail 16 May 2017 124,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension very low , engine sump close to ground

Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,003 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 110,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 108,290 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,544 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 107,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,215 miles

Both Front Chassis Legs are corroding. N/S Has been previously repaired, and O/S is borderline to failure.

Both Front Inner Wings, in various places are beginning to corrode.

Both Front Suspension Bump Stops are perished.

Both Front Suspension Legs are corroded.

Both Front Suspension Springs are corroded.

Both Rear Radius Arms are corroded.

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs are corroded.

Brake Servo is suffering from surface corrosion, only visible from underneath.

Engine Lower Crossmember is corroding.

Engine Oil leak.

Exhaust Mountings are worn, but still holding the system securely.

Front Crossmember is corroding.

Fuel Level Low.

Fuel Tank Seams are quite heavily corroded, but at present, are not leaking.

Minor Jacking Damage to O/S Centre Chassis Rail, roughly below the pedals.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F Brake Pipe is beginning to corrode.

O/S/F Suspension Turret is corroding.

O/S/F Tyre is cracking.

O/S/R Inner Wheel Arch is corroding in various places.

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Axle is suffering from surface corrosion, which is quite heavy in places.

Rear Number Plate has begun to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,215 miles

Both Front Chassis Legs are corroding. N/S Has been previously repaired, and O/S is borderline to failure.

Both Front Inner Wings, in various places are beginning to corrode.

Both Front Suspension Bump Stops are perished.

Both Front Suspension Legs are corroded.

Both Front Suspension Springs are corroded.

Both Rear Radius Arms are corroded.

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs are corroded.

Brake Servo is suffering from surface corrosion, only visible from underneath.

Engine Lower Crossmember is corroding.

Engine Oil leak.

Exhaust Mountings are worn, but still holding the system securely.

Front Crossmember is corroding.

Fuel Level Low.

Fuel Tank Seams are quite heavily corroded, but at present, are not leaking.

Minor Jacking Damage to O/S Centre Chassis Rail, roughly below the pedals.

O/S/F Brake Pipe is beginning to corrode.

O/S/F Suspension Turret is corroding.

O/S/F Tyre is cracking.

O/S/R Inner Wheel Arch is corroding in various places.

Rear Axle is suffering from surface corrosion, which is quite heavy in places.

Rear Number Plate has begun to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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A76 ATV is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A76 ATV, 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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A76 ATV is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1983.

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