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M332 YGH

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,134 mi
Last recorded223,134 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM332 YGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 223,134 miles

corrosion hole to offside rear jacking point

drivers seat security

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre perishing advice change

nearside headlamp beam image faint

nearside rear tyre perishing advice change

play in nearside front bottom ball joint advice change

vehicle component corrosion

vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2011 223,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

corrosion hole to offside rear jacking point

drivers seat security

engine ruff running

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre perishing advice change

nearside headlamp beam image faint

nearside rear tyre perishing advice change

play in nearside front bottom ball joint advice change

vehicle component corrosion

vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2010 213,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

N/S seat belt cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 211,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 206,477 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 206,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 198,611 miles

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

play noted nsr inner driveshaft joint

some crazing noted both front flexible brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2006 189,602 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 177,820 miles

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

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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M332 YGH is a 1994 BMW 316 in White 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 M332 YGH, 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 M332 YGH registered?

M332 YGH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M332 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M332 YGH 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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