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M265 FJF

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,121 mi
Last recorded83,121 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 FJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,121 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,121 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,219 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,561 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear outer ends of sill show signs of corrosion

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,551 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear outer ends of sill show signs of corrosion

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,683 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,671 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (chafed by propshaft) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (5.2.6)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,044 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,583 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,739 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,096 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 62,024 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,606 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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M265 FJF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M265 FJF, 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 M265 FJF registered?

M265 FJF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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