MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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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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YNJ 5Y is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 1983.
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