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BPG 272Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,569 mi
Last recorded103,569 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 272Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 102,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,697 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 100,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,096 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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BPG 272Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPG 272Y, 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 BPG 272Y registered?

BPG 272Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 17 June 1983.

Is BPG 272Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 272Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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