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A826 UOM

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,700 mi
Last recorded89,700 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA826 UOM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,333 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,568 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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A826 UOM is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A826 UOM, 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 A826 UOM registered?

A826 UOM is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A826 UOM safe to buy?

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