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M170 JPG

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,309 mi
Last recorded169,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2011 169,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 162,351 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded by fuel tank

o/s/f wishbone has some play

Fail 22 Jun 2010 162,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded by fuel tank

o/s/f wishbone has some play

Pass 9 Jun 2009 152,656 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

both rear brake pipes started to corrode

front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank heavily corroded + rear middle pipe

heavy engine oil leak

some play in steering rack both sides

Pass 24 Jun 2008 144,610 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

front tyres close to limit + perishing

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 144,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

front tyres close to limit + perishing

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 137,194 miles

1.both wipers split †2.exhaust back box rusty †3.slight play in both front balljoints †4.both front brake flexi hoses perished †5.engine coolant leak †6.engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 128,104 miles

damp around steering rack

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front anti roll bar drop link bushes split

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leak

rear axle carrier bushes heavily split

rear brake pipes started to corrode

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 22 Jun 2005 118,289 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 118,289 miles

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

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

front brake flexi hoses started to perish

heavy engine oil leak

n/s headlight cracked

rear section of exhaust corroding

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 JPG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M170 JPG, 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 JPG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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