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H3 DDA

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,556 mi
Last recorded29,556 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 DDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 29,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 28,978 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 28,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,845 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 25,235 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect both front and rear (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,055 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,795 miles

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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H3 DDA is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H3 DDA, 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 H3 DDA registered?

H3 DDA is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is H3 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 DDA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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