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DHZ 5714

1994 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,764 mi
Last recorded131,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 5714
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,764 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 131,691 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2008 124,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 124,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2007 95,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,745 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,192 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 92,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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DHZ 5714 is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DHZ 5714, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 5714 registered?

DHZ 5714 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is DHZ 5714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 5714 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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