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M168 VHJ

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,289 miles

offside front wing has corrosion not likely to cause harm

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,287 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front jacking points, pads missing.

both front suspension bump stops in very poor condition.

both rear brake pipes to rear hoses corroded.

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

n/s/f lower arm, outer ball joint worn.

n/s/r service & parking brakes not as efficient as o/s/r.

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

poor operation of bonnet safety catch

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front jacking point pads missing

both rear brake pipes from 3 way joint to brake hoses, corroded.

fixing nut missing from g/box bracket to exhaust mounting clamp.

nearside outer front lower ball joint worn.

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

o/s/r service and parking brakes not as efficient as n/s/r

o/s/r tyre perished

poor operation of bonnet safety catch

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers front bumper loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 74,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,166 miles

o/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wheel rim bent

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/r tyre pressure low

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 72,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,591 miles

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/r tail lamp lens damaged, water inside lamp.

Fail 21 Aug 2006 71,591 miles

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

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/r tail lamp lens damaged, water inside lamp.

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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M168 VHJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M168 VHJ, 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 M168 VHJ registered?

M168 VHJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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