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M164 WFV

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,620 mi
Last recorded65,620 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 WFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,880 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 63,874 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,337 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded.

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 63,337 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has long travel.

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,038 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,985 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 59,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,585 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 55,368 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,544 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 52,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 45,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 45,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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M164 WFV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M164 WFV, 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 M164 WFV registered?

M164 WFV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M164 WFV safe to buy?

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