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FOD 83

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,310 mi
Last recorded61,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOD 83
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,310 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 60,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,949 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 55,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 55,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 53,254 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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FOD 83 is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FOD 83, 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 FOD 83?

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What year was FOD 83 registered?

FOD 83 is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 1983.

Is FOD 83 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOD 83 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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