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RHV 308Y

1983 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHV 308Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,722cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 103,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension bush' splitting poor condotion

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Nearside Rear tyre wear to outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion Building up underneath.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear & offside wheel arches corroding

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 90,707 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 90,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 85,800 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 85,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,699 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 82,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2013 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror missing although got the o/s mirror and the interior mirror

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,095 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have slight cracks on edges

cracks to offside front tyre outer edges

Pass 12 May 2007 53,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 53,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,301 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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RHV 308Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,722cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHV 308Y, 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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RHV 308Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 1983.

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