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M304 HPM

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,675 mi
Last recorded188,675 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 HPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 188,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 181,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 181,294 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 175,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 175,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 174,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 157,523 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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M304 HPM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M304 HPM, 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 M304 HPM registered?

M304 HPM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M304 HPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M304 HPM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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