1983 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · ERF 593Y
1983 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1983. Recorded mileage 81,660 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1766cc
ERF 593Y Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2009
- 81,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ERF 593Y Mileage History
- 11/09/200680,838 mi
- 22/05/200981,630 mi+792 mi
- 04/06/200981,660 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 301 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ERF 593Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 BMW 316 (ERF 593Y) between September 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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