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M25 PPP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 PPP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 27,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 27,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,188 miles

Offside Front tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,751 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,691 miles

cut in nearside front tyre on sidewall on cords showing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 21,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside front tyre on sidewall on cords showing

high level stop light not working and loose

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,616 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,260 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,364 miles

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,513 miles

signs of corrosion to exhaust

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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M25 PPP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M25 PPP, 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 M25 PPP registered?

M25 PPP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M25 PPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M25 PPP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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