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PYR 439Y

1983 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,658 mi
Last recorded159,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYR 439Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 159,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 159,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 159,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2024 159,656 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 159,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 159,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 158,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 158,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 156,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 151,699 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 151,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at the time of test

slight exhaust blow from the center section

Fail 14 Jan 2009 151,418 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

clutch fluid level low

engine oil leak

exhaust in contact with the offside driveshaft

gearbox oil leak

nearside no plate lamp slightly dim in operation

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at the time of test

slight exhaust blow from the center section

Pass 18 Jan 2008 137,672 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 137,668 miles

Centre Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 129,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 119,480 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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PYR 439Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYR 439Y, 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 PYR 439Y registered?

PYR 439Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 1983.

Is PYR 439Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYR 439Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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