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M360 FDF

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM360 FDF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 78,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 78,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,726 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,929 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 39,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,583 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,170 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,064 miles

0il leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,496 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 34,792 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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M360 FDF is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M360 FDF, 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 M360 FDF registered?

M360 FDF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M360 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M360 FDF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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