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M314 VCT

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 VCT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,819 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 127,815 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR AS MARKED ( BODY FILLER ) NOT SUITABLE FOR REPAIR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL AS MARKED ( HOLED ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR HOLED ( BODY FILLER ) NOT SUITABLE FOR REPAIR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,759 miles

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

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

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

various parts corroding under vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 137,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 134,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 132,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 132,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 129,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,781 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 126,779 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 118,563 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 114,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 114,225 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 109,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,468 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 105,468 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M314 VCT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M314 VCT, 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 M314 VCT registered?

M314 VCT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 1994.

Is M314 VCT safe to buy?

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