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PYE 566Y

1983 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,168 mi
Last recorded124,168 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 566Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 124,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,145 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 120,145 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,598 miles

slight play in stearing rack mounting rubbers

Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 112,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 111,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,872 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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PYE 566Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYE 566Y, 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 PYE 566Y?

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What year was PYE 566Y registered?

PYE 566Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is PYE 566Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 566Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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