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GUB 614Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,188 mi
Last recorded26,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 614Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 26,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 26,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 25,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,234 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,984 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 1 Apr 2015 24,984 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 24,953 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,884 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,825 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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GUB 614Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GUB 614Y, 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 GUB 614Y registered?

GUB 614Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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The MOT history for GUB 614Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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