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M143 NRD

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 NRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear axle / diff mounting bushes deteriorated further investigation may be needed

Fail 10 Aug 2020 112,470 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated corroded o/s/r foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg from floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades also appear u/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear inner wheel arches have mud close to limit for mot

front and rear suspension arms corroded, front and rear coil spring corroded, o/s and n/s sills corroded, fuel tank straps corroded,fuel pipes corroded

rear diff / axle caring bushes deteriorated n/s appear close to limit

Pass 7 May 2019 108,230 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,230 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s/f wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s and n/s/r wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror Insecure

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at this point

rear suspension components corroded, could not see all

Fail 6 Aug 2018 108,214 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded at top (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has part corroded / deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at this point

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

rear suspension components corroded, could not see all

Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,932 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear Shock absorber upper bushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear Shock absorber upper bushes worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 101,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,358 miles

jacking points and sills corroded

o/s rear brake hose ferrules corroded close to limit

Fail 4 Aug 2015 98,352 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock absorbers have corrosion to the casings

jacking points and sills corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

rear brake hose ferrules corroded, o/s close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,867 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 91,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 87,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 75,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,916 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,916 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,701 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 55,644 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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M143 NRD is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M143 NRD, 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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M143 NRD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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