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HCC 530Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCC 530Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 70,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 70,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,248 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,242 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,502 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,140 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,140 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,670 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2006 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HCC 530Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HCC 530Y, 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 HCC 530Y registered?

HCC 530Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1983.

Is HCC 530Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCC 530Y shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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