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CFH 610Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,640 mi
Last recorded75,640 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 610Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Fail 4 May 2016 73,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

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

Pass 12 May 2015 73,372 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brakes slight judder

Pass 23 May 2013 72,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 72,152 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 72,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 71,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 69,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 69,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 68,794 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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CFH 610Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CFH 610Y, 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 CFH 610Y registered?

CFH 610Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is CFH 610Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFH 610Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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