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M295 BNJ

1994 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield slightly loose

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod lower bush worn.

Offside front lower swivel joint movement in arm. Recommend immediate attention.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Recent undersealing to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 130,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

radiator showing signs of leaking

windscreen wiper only work on full speed

Pass 10 Nov 2020 130,196 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 130,196 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,654 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,539 miles

slight play in front wishbone bushes

surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,155 miles

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

offside front wheel has slight free play

under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 116,064 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion in o/s/r body sill

Fail 20 Dec 2012 115,261 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake lever travel getting long

some corrosion in o/s/r body sill

Pass 15 Nov 2011 113,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 113,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,082 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 109,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 109,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 99,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 96,727 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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M295 BNJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M295 BNJ, 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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M295 BNJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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