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GJX 340Y

1983 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,455 mi
Last recorded60,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 340Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,223 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,148 miles

nearside front lower arm bush perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,240 miles

Alternator mounting requires attn

Battery security requires attn

N/s/r outer sill requires attn

O/s/f and n/s/f seat belt has slight fluffing.

Fail 16 Feb 2008 52,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Alternator mounting requires attn

Battery security requires attn

N/s/r outer sill requires attn

O/s/f and n/s/f seat belt has slight fluffing.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,915 miles

o/s & n/s parking brake efforts significantly out of balance

Fail 3 Feb 2007 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s & n/s parking brake efforts showing significant imbalance

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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GJX 340Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJX 340Y, 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 GJX 340Y registered?

GJX 340Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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