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M243 YWB

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 YWB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 112,530 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s anti roll bar mount been weld before

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oof side head light condensation

Fail 14 Jan 2014 112,151 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside front headlight condensated

offside front tyre has cracked sidewall

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,915 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 110,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 109,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,208 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 99,206 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads wearing thin.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 94,856 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are rusted at joins to rear brake flexi-hoses

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 89,015 miles

Metal brake pipes to both rear flexi-hoses rusted.These pipes run from the front to rear of car and have been chalk marked at the most corroded area.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,073 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 83,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 83,073 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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M243 YWB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M243 YWB, 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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What year was M243 YWB registered?

M243 YWB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M243 YWB safe to buy?

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