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YRJ 58A

1983 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW 31695,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 58A
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,791 miles

exhaust rubbers missing but system supported

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,132 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has slight corrosion to front floor pan areas, but not exessive

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,057 miles

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

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

front floors,under rear quarter panels,n/s/r sill-floor and n/s/r arch all corroding

Pass 18 May 2013 54,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 54,211 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,615 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

gear oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,615 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

gear oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,947 miles

Oil leak

front number plate c racked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front plate cracked

gear oil leaks

near side front jacking point rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,198 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 46,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 45,520 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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YRJ 58A is a 1983 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YRJ 58A, 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 YRJ 58A registered?

YRJ 58A is a 1983 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1983.

Is YRJ 58A safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRJ 58A shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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