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PYK 630Y

1983 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,393 mi
Last recorded153,393 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYK 630Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 153,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 151,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 147,407 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2011 139,111 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 130,433 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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PYK 630Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYK 630Y, 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 PYK 630Y registered?

PYK 630Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 9 April 1983.

Is PYK 630Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYK 630Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYK 630Y have outstanding finance?

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