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M170 AEG

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 AEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,473 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases peppered at rear end of mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 1,336 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 1,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 65,818 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,386 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 60,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,058 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,275 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,263 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,413 miles

1) Slight play in N/S/F Lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,655 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,174 miles

1) N/S/F Inner steering rack ball joint showing signs of wear.

2) Alternator belt ribbing cracked.

3) O/S/F jacking block missing.

Fail 19 Sep 2008 48,174 miles

1) N/S/F Inner steering rack ball joint showing signs of wear.

2) Alternator belt ribbing cracked.

3) O/S/F jacking block missing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,345 miles

gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken / water pump leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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M170 AEG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M170 AEG, 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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M170 AEG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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