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MRL 669P

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,283 mi
Last recorded123,283 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 669P
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 120,210 miles

engine for vehicle pre 73 visual check only

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,904 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

vehicle presenter produced information stating engine was from 1973 vehicle, visual smoke test carried out

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,998 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,992 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,818 miles

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

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,028 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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MRL 669P is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MRL 669P, 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 MRL 669P registered?

MRL 669P is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is MRL 669P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRL 669P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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