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XPN 275Y

1983 BMW 316

Brown Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 275Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 120,078 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 117,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front and rear sills slightly corroded

minor oil leak

nearside front and offside front floor area corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2014 116,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 115,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear number plates water damaged

front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,817 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates water damaged

slight play in both side front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2012 115,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates water damaged

slight play in both side front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper starting to split

Fail 25 Oct 2011 115,560 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,193 miles

some corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

some corrosion in offside front chassis

some damage to front and rear number plates

steering rack bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,511 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear seat belt slow on return

offside wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion in offside front chassis

Fail 23 Oct 2009 114,493 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear seat belt slow on return

offside wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion in offside front chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some corosion in offside front chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,087 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack mount

some corrosion in offside chassis

Pass 19 Oct 2006 111,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 109,736 miles

brake pads wearing low

chassis and suspension components rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

max, play in both front track control arms

play in front hubs

rear brake pipes rusty

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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XPN 275Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in Brown 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 XPN 275Y, 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 XPN 275Y registered?

XPN 275Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 1983.

Is XPN 275Y safe to buy?

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