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YNJ 5Y

1983 BMW 316

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,549 mi
Last recorded250,549 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 5Y
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 250,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 250,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2015 249,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 249,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 245,385 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 239,237 miles

a four point seat belt in nearside a five piontseatbelt fitted to offside

no rear seats fitted a full rollcage and front has raceseats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2011 239,234 miles

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

a four point seat belt in nearside a five piontseatbelt fitted to offside

no rear seats fitted a full rollcage and front has raceseats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 232,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test. vehicle fitted with full anti roll cage and front seats prevent access to the rear for inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2010 232,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test. vehicle fitted with full anti roll cage and front seats prevent access to the rear for inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2009 146,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 146,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 193,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 193,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 191,620 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 191,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 186,129 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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YNJ 5Y is a 1983 BMW 316 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNJ 5Y, 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 YNJ 5Y registered?

YNJ 5Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 1983.

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