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GUG 89Y

1983 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUG 89Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 83,021 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 83,021 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,824 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,336 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,336 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,113 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,990 miles

Both headlight reflectors deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Slight play in both ends of rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,990 miles

Both headlight reflectors deteriorating

Front number plate cracked

Slight play in both ends of rack

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,819 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,819 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,485 miles

all flexy brake hose's ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,137 miles

Corrosion to various brake pipes

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear drive shaft clip missing

Various bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2006 80,733 miles

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?

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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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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What year was GUG 89Y registered?

GUG 89Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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