MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
both rear tyres getting low
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
both rear tyres getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very slight play in rack
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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M322 EFK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M322 EFK, 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 M322 EFK registered?
M322 EFK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 1994.
Is M322 EFK safe to buy?
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