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EKR 751Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,162 mi
Last recorded90,162 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 751Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,094 miles

advise ns hb cable outer worn

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 90,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,789 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,678 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,598 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 76,854 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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