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M309 HPM

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 HPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 116,384 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust bracket corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front headlight lens condensated but not affecting light output or beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Minor PAS leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch has minor surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Dirt on / in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear heat shield has one defective mounting but still secure

Pass 2 Jan 2020 116,174 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom nearside front wing corroded

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken but still holding the exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox to exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushed perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bottom of nearside wing corroded

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 6 Sep 2018 115,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 110,695 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 108,073 miles

rear diff sill leaking o/s

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,517 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s rear inner side light not working

rear section of exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,186 miles

rear silencer getting rusty

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 97,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 85,083 miles

front pads look low on inside

o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r lamp cluster water ingress in lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,326 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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M309 HPM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M309 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.

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M309 HPM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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