MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake performance low
Front both sides track rod ends appear to have rubbed on wheels
Offside parking brake low
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside parking brake low
Front both sides track rod ends appear to have rubbed on wheels
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides pins loose (1.1.13 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyres all stretched on rims
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyres all stretched on rims
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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DVG 796Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DVG 796Y, 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.
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What year was DVG 796Y registered?
DVG 796Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 7 February 1983.
Is DVG 796Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for DVG 796Y shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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