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M309 UNO

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 UNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 119,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 119,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 101,074 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

exhaust rear section badly corroded

front brake hoses starting to perrish

o/s door mirror glass damaged

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 UNO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M309 UNO, 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 M309 UNO registered?

M309 UNO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M309 UNO safe to buy?

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