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M239 RRC

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 RRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 90,556 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside side rod assembly

Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,573 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 87,573 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,350 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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M239 RRC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M239 RRC, 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

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What year was M239 RRC registered?

M239 RRC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 1994.

Is M239 RRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M239 RRC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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