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M166 UJN

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,611 mi
Last recorded99,611 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 UJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,906 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 94,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,386 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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M166 UJN is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue 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 M166 UJN, 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 M166 UJN registered?

M166 UJN is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1994.

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