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M173 YPO

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 YPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 97,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack weeping both sides of ram (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing is heavily corroded at base,,, huge hole/taped up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff bush worn / split

Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,379 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear Diff, bush / split perished

Front Coolant leak radiator area

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Panel - Heavily corroded and holed at base (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear Diff, bush / split perished

Front Coolant leak radiator area

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing Panel - Heavily corroded and holed at base (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Adjacent To jack Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Adsjacent To Jack Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 80,597 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From T Piece To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From T Piece Over Diff To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Adjacent To jack Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Adsjacent To Jack Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central Pipe Above Differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central Pipe Above Differential. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,631 miles

Bopth front roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Rear axle crossbeam mounting bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust wadding partially restricting flow

Some deterioration to both rear tyre carcasses

Some freeplay or wear to o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 Nov 2011 33,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Bopth front roll bar link bushes deteriorating

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

Rear axle crossbeam mounting bushes deteriorating

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

Some deterioration to both rear tyre carcasses

Some freeplay or wear to o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,310 miles

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

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

slight rust

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,647 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2009 27,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,901 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 25,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,361 miles

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

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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M173 YPO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M173 YPO, 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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M173 YPO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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