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M276 MCF

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 MCF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 151,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy.air bag light on,

Pass 14 May 2012 151,890 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy.air bag light on,

Fail 25 Mar 2011 135,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 135,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 130,630 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 130,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

airbag light on

front pads wearing low

handbrake lever has slight movement

Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 115,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,356 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 102,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M276 MCF is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M276 MCF, 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 M276 MCF registered?

M276 MCF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M276 MCF safe to buy?

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