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DJT 262Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJT 262Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,293 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 84,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,146 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,067 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,908 miles

near side front floor corroded and holed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,696 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,005 miles

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

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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DJT 262Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DJT 262Y, 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

How do I check the history of DJT 262Y?

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What year was DJT 262Y registered?

DJT 262Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 11 May 1983.

Is DJT 262Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJT 262Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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