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IIL 4161

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,497 mi
Last recorded152,497 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 4161
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 152,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 152,490 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs heavily scored/worn.

Front wheels fitted to car are 16" and the rear wheels are 15".

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall heavily damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn unevenly to inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 147,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 147,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 142,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 139,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 128,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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IIL 4161 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 71.4%.

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 IIL 4161, 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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IIL 4161 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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