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CDX 948Y

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 948Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 125,398 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 125,394 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 119,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhuast mountings perished

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhuast mountings perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,090 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CDX 948Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CDX 948Y, 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 CDX 948Y registered?

CDX 948Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is CDX 948Y safe to buy?

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