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M326 CBJ

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,516 mi
Last recorded191,516 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM326 CBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 191,516 miles

advise slight corrosion at both outer sills jacking points

both number plates deteriorated

stone chip in zone a

Fail 22 Feb 2010 185,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

general under body serface rust

serface corrission on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 185,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

front lower arm bushes starting to perish

general under body serface rust

serface corrission on metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2009 178,230 miles

exhaust blow rear joint

front fexi hoses age cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2009 178,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

exhaust blow rear joint

front fexi hoses age cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 172,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear num ber plates cracked

o/s head light cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2008 172,933 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear num ber plates cracked

o/s head light cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2007 166,985 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate corroded. front cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 161,382 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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M326 CBJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M326 CBJ, 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 M326 CBJ registered?

M326 CBJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M326 CBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M326 CBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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