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CCH 479

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCH 479
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 104,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 104,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 102,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 101,096 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,448 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 94,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator area.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,531 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,705 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,031 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,238 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,408 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

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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CCH 479 is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CCH 479, 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 CCH 479 registered?

CCH 479 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 1994.

Is CCH 479 safe to buy?

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