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OJD 988Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJD 988Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 111,740 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 111,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 110,950 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 110,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 110,727 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,477 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 110,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 108,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,878 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,057 miles

nearside rear outer sill coroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 104,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear boot foor rusted

Pass 3 May 2012 104,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 103,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 101,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 101,938 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,810 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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OJD 988Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 OJD 988Y, 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

How do I check the history of OJD 988Y?

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What year was OJD 988Y registered?

OJD 988Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 1983.

Is OJD 988Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJD 988Y shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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