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BPD 881Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,634 mi
Last recorded69,634 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 881Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 69,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2023 69,242 miles

2 x tyres fitted are 10 years old

2 x tyres fitted are 13 years old

Nearside Front tyre cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord

Offside Rear tyre cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 69,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord

Fail 19 May 2021 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear tyre cut around the tread almost deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,412 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 65,821 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,516 miles

ns wiper

Fail 5 Apr 2017 64,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ns wiper

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,197 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 60,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,911 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,899 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,913 miles

hazard warning switch loose

Pass 4 May 2012 55,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 55,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 53,387 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BPD 881Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BPD 881Y, 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 BPD 881Y registered?

BPD 881Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 1983.

Is BPD 881Y safe to buy?

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