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CAJ 60Y

1983 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 60Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,030 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 136,011 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 136,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 135,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 135,975 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 135,938 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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CAJ 60Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CAJ 60Y, 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 CAJ 60Y registered?

CAJ 60Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is CAJ 60Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAJ 60Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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