MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
advise on nearside door mirror unit been repaired secure (slightly loose)
advise on nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm
advise on offside front tyre worn too 2 1/2mm and cracking
advise slight play in nearside front suspension joint (more investigation required)
bonnet lift stand faulty
both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
both rear brake flexy hoses connectors rusted
nearside front tyre cracking slightly
nearside rear door inner lock buttom faulty
offside front seat belt fluffing slightly
top battery tray rusted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
battery tray base corroded and weak
excessive engine oil leaks
offside outer sill corroded and weak
rear shock absorber top mountings splitting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
battery tray base corroded and weak
excessive engine oil leaks
offside outer sill corroded and weak
rear shock absorber top mountings splitting
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B83 PLN is a 1985 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1985 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,282 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 B83 PLN, 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 41 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B83 PLN registered?
B83 PLN is a 1985 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 1985.
Is B83 PLN safe to buy?
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