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M254 RBW

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 RBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 66,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 66,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 66,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 66,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,212 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,175 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,947 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 65,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,773 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 65,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 60,835 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 56,636 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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M254 RBW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M254 RBW, 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 M254 RBW registered?

M254 RBW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M254 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M254 RBW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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