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B104 YUS

1984 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 YUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake wear indicator wire broken

engine oil leaks

floor above fuel tank corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

inner wheel arch areas corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded and heavily undersealed

rear metal brake pipes corroded

tested wet

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and numerous weld repairs

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,666 miles

battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery insecure

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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B104 YUS is a 1984 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 B104 YUS, 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 42 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B104 YUS registered?

B104 YUS is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is B104 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B104 YUS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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