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M119 OBU

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,137 mi
Last recorded122,137 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 OBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 122,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 100,290 miles

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

advise rear tyres worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,120 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 75,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,678 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,539 miles

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

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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M119 OBU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M119 OBU, 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 M119 OBU registered?

M119 OBU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M119 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M119 OBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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