MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
NEARSIDE FROUNT INNERWING EXCESSIVELY CORRODED †WITHIN PRESCIBED AREA OFF LAMP MOUNTINGS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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YAB 316W is a 1980 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 58,595 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 YAB 316W, 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 46 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YAB 316W registered?
YAB 316W is a 1980 BMW 316, first registered on 8 October 1980.
Is YAB 316W safe to buy?
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