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A19 FER

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,330 mi
Last recorded165,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FER
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 165,330 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 165,330 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 150,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 136,026 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 135,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 127,481 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 127,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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A19 FER is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 A19 FER, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A19 FER registered?

A19 FER is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is A19 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 FER shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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