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UIA 7533

1983 BMW 316

Bronze Other 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 7533
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,259 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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UIA 7533 is a 1983 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,766cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UIA 7533, 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

How do I check the history of UIA 7533?

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What year was UIA 7533 registered?

UIA 7533 is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is UIA 7533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIA 7533 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UIA 7533 have outstanding finance?

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