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H4 OUS

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,492 mi
Last recorded180,492 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 OUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2007 180,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 172,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 163,580 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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H4 OUS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H4 OUS, 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

How do I check the history of H4 OUS?

You can check the full history of H4 OUS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H4 OUS registered?

H4 OUS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is H4 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 OUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H4 OUS have outstanding finance?

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