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M35 NOA

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,623 mi
Last recorded42,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 NOA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 42,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,313 miles

N/S/R outer drive shaft cv boot split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,311 miles

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

N/S/R outer drive shaft cv boot split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 22,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,784 miles

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

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

tailgate rams defective

wipers not working on slow speed

Fail 15 Jan 2009 18,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

tailgate rams defective

wipers not working on slow speed

Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,739 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,626 miles

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

Slight play O/S steering rack.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 15,345 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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M35 NOA is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M35 NOA, 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 M35 NOA registered?

M35 NOA is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M35 NOA safe to buy?

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