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A964 GFV

1983 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,833 mi
Last recorded39,833 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA964 GFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,833 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,639 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,412 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,655 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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A964 GFV is a 1983 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A964 GFV, 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

How do I check the history of A964 GFV?

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What year was A964 GFV registered?

A964 GFV is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A964 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A964 GFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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