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RUI 2106

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,642 mi
Last recorded91,642 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 2106
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 82,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriated/corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to outer sills

front lower arm rear bushes beginning to split slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

slight corrosion around front jacking mountings

slight leak of gases from rear exhaust join

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front ssuspension arms rear bushes poor condition

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

slight corrosion around front jacking mountings

slight leak of gases from rear exhaust join

Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes and ferules corroded

brake servo moist

fuel smell??

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes and ferules corroded

brake servo moist

fuel smell??

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,259 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,139 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 61,139 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 57,046 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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RUI 2106 is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RUI 2106, 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 RUI 2106 registered?

RUI 2106 is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is RUI 2106 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 2106 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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