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KDY 209Y

1983 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDY 209Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2007 76,085 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both number plates discoloured

front brake discs lipped

rear axle leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

various areas of bodywork corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2007 76,085 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

both number plates discoloured

front brake discs lipped

rear axle leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

various areas of bodywork corrosion

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,732 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 70,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bottom of offside front wing corroding

both front drop link bushes perishing

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

both number plates discoloured

engine, gearbox and rear axle all leaking oil

front brake discs lipped

headlamp beam patterns getting weak

slight play in steering rack

various rear suspension bushes perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2005 65,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

drivers seat back doesnt move

front brake flexis are perishing

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside front headlamp full of water

rear exhaust joint is blowing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 65,944 miles

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

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

drivers seat back doesnt move

front brake flexis are perishing

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

offside front headlamp full of water

rear exhaust joint is blowing

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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KDY 209Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KDY 209Y, 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 KDY 209Y registered?

KDY 209Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is KDY 209Y safe to buy?

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