MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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