1983 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · DLP 746Y
1983 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1983. Recorded mileage 92,783 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DLP 746Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2009
- 92,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DLP 746Y Mileage History
- 16/12/200584,031 mi
- 14/07/200992,783 mi+8,752 mi
Average of roughly 2,447 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DLP 746Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 BMW 316 (DLP 746Y) between December 2005 and July 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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