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JRH 579Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRH 579Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 144,542 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Jul 2017 142,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 142,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty hazards inop (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose tie rod lock nut loos at track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 140,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 140,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 139,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 139,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 133,288 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 126,721 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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JRH 579Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JRH 579Y, 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 JRH 579Y registered?

JRH 579Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 1983.

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