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AP 9300

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,674 mi
Last recorded64,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP 9300
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,674 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 63,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,416 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,999 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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AP 9300 is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP 9300, 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 AP 9300?

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What year was AP 9300 registered?

AP 9300 is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is AP 9300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP 9300 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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