MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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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OEU 579Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OEU 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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How do I check the history of OEU 579Y?
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What year was OEU 579Y registered?
OEU 579Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1983.
Is OEU 579Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for OEU 579Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OEU 579Y have outstanding finance?
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