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BVN 596Y

1983 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,189 mi
Last recorded11,189 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVN 596Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 11,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,189 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,577 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 89,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 83,236 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 83,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2005 83,118 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 83,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 83,118 miles

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

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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BVN 596Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BVN 596Y, 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 BVN 596Y registered?

BVN 596Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1983.

Is BVN 596Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVN 596Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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