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TDA 323Y

1983 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,789 mi
Last recorded70,789 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDA 323Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,789 miles

all brake discs corroded

all brake flexi hoses perished

all tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f strut top bearing noisy

oil leak

play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,850 miles

1) back box exhaust rubber missing,2) slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing, 3)n/s/f wheel binding slightly on n/s/f 4) slight play in both front wishbone bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,285 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 131,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

All underbody covered in black sealant

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TDA 323Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TDA 323Y, 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 TDA 323Y registered?

TDA 323Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is TDA 323Y safe to buy?

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