MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)
Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion hole in boot (not in pescribed area)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
corrosion to boot ( not in pescribed area)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
retested with tow bar ball removed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both inner /outer sill panels and o/s/f floor pan
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAJ 59Y is a 1982 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,296 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 DAJ 59Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DAJ 59Y registered?
DAJ 59Y is a 1982 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is DAJ 59Y safe to buy?
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