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HAV 531Y

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAV 531Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,205 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 72,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,512 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,512 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,686 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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HAV 531Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HAV 531Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HAV 531Y registered?

HAV 531Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is HAV 531Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAV 531Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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