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CRT 645Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,039 mi
Last recorded120,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRT 645Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 120,039 miles

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroding

corrosion forming to both offside & nearside outer sills

front brake hoses starting to perish

most brake pipes rusty

rear sub frame & wishbones rusty

steel fuel filler pipe rusty

vehicle in general rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2009 120,036 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers corroding

corrosion forming to both offside & nearside outer sills

front brake hoses starting to perish

most brake pipes rusty

rear sub frame & wishbones rusty

steel fuel filler pipe rusty

vehicle in general rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2008 114,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,362 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 108,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 108,359 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated 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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CRT 645Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White 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 CRT 645Y, 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 CRT 645Y registered?

CRT 645Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is CRT 645Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRT 645Y 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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