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M250 TVX

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM250 TVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,188 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 105,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shocks very rusty

various parts of underside very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,948 miles

Nearside jnsufficient effort near side rear

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 88,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slioght play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,032 miles

Rear number plate stained

Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,942 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate stained

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,296 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,396 miles

Rear number plate stained †

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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M250 TVX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M250 TVX, 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 M250 TVX registered?

M250 TVX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M250 TVX safe to buy?

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