MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hazard switch faulty
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hazard switch faulty
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
all tyres starting to perish
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
all 4 tyres starting to crack with age
nearside fuel tank slightly corroded
various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust hanger broken
undersealed underbody
Exhaust deteriorated rear box
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust deteriorated rear box
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
general under body corrosion
Both headlight reflectors deteriorating
Front number plate cracked
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Slight play in both ends of rack
Both headlight reflectors deteriorating
Front number plate cracked
Slight play in both ends of rack
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All flexi hose ferules corroding
Front number plate cracked
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
all flexy brake hose's ferrules corroded
Corrosion to various brake pipes
Front number plate cracked
Offside rear drive shaft clip missing
Various bushes deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
steering rack bushes soft
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GUG 89Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GUG 89Y, 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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GUG 89Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1983.
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