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M182 RCX

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 RCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2009 111,461 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 107,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,436 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 88,465 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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M182 RCX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M182 RCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M182 RCX?

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What year was M182 RCX registered?

M182 RCX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is M182 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M182 RCX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M182 RCX have outstanding finance?

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