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NGN 141Y

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 141Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,241 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,959 miles

both rear tyres cracking

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,980 miles

Compliance bushes showing age and wear

Gearbox/exhaust support bracket cracked/failed due to corrosion but system secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various oil leaks

Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Compliance bushes showing age and wear

Gearbox/exhaust support bracket cracked/failed due to corrosion but system secure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,619 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,127 miles

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 47,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,088 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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NGN 141Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NGN 141Y, 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 NGN 141Y registered?

NGN 141Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is NGN 141Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGN 141Y shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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