MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion underbody
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is JRH 579Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for JRH 579Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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