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M317 OBL

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,023 mi
Last recorded169,023 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 OBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 169,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lot off corrosion around body

very bad oil leak dangerous

Pass 11 Dec 2014 159,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

rear strut bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2014 159,648 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 153,095 miles

All brake flexis cracked and split

Both front bottom arms, rear bushes worn and splitting

Nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play/movement

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre 2mm

Offside rear seat belt buckle missing outer casing

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Various marks/damage to vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2013 153,095 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front bottom arms, rear bushes worn and splitting

Coolant level below minimum (empty)

Nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play/movement

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre 2mm

Offside rear seat belt buckle missing outer casing

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Various marks/damage to vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2012 148,052 miles

both front link bar and suspension bushes perrishing

corrosion on exhaust

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension components corroding

o/s/r park brake just met requirements

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Fail 20 Nov 2012 147,976 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front link bars rubers starting to split

exhaust corroded

n s r brake binding

o s parking brake low effort

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,759 miles

both front shock absobers very weak

corrosion to brake & fuel lines , gear box oil leaks , bodywork in poor condition

heavy oil leaks , exhaust system corroded , coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low inside edge , play to both front lower arm ball joints

play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 Nov 2011 142,759 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both front shock absobers very weak

corrosion to brake & fuel lines , gear box oil leaks , bodywork in poor condition

heavy oil leaks , exhaust system corroded , coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low inside edge , play to both front lower arm ball joints

play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Jul 2010 130,154 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front discs poor

Fail 9 Jul 2010 129,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front discs poor

Pass 11 Jul 2009 123,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,952 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 115,952 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high, n/s/f shocker wet,

Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 99,329 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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M317 OBL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M317 OBL, 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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M317 OBL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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