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ORP 181Y

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,200 mi
Last recorded127,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORP 181Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 125,279 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 124,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,740 miles

surface rust on front discs due to v o r

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,740 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

surface rust on front discs due to v o r

Pass 20 Aug 2009 115,578 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,350 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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ORP 181Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ORP 181Y, 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 ORP 181Y?

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What year was ORP 181Y registered?

ORP 181Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is ORP 181Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORP 181Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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