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M257 LYH

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,510 mi
Last recorded109,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 LYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 109,510 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 109,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,305 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 104,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

has damage to windscreen just on 'a' zone border

Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,499 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 99,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 92,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 79,804 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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M257 LYH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M257 LYH, 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 M257 LYH registered?

M257 LYH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M257 LYH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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