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90,162 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise ns hb cable outer worn
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bush appears to be missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bush appears to be missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
advise nsr hb cable outer is in poor condition advise replacement
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rwear & main front-to-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/front valance (lower) corroded on outer edge
very slight binding detected from both front disc brakes when vehicle jacked and wheels spun by hand
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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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EKR 751Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 EKR 751Y, 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 EKR 751Y registered?
EKR 751Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 8 February 1983.
Is EKR 751Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKR 751Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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