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FXI 4838

1984 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,143 mi
Last recorded125,143 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 4838
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2020 125,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn borth front wish bones rear bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system from t pice to flexey (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are scrubbing on outer edges

engine oil level over maximum

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,939 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,918 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

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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FXI 4838 is a 1984 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXI 4838, 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 42 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 FXI 4838 registered?

FXI 4838 is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is FXI 4838 safe to buy?

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