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M360 PDV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,345 mi
Last recorded151,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM360 PDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,345 miles

front anti-roll bar link mounts worn

n/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 151,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front anti-roll bar link mounts worn

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 150,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 150,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 144,953 miles

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm o/s washer jet partialy blocked wiper blades starting to smear screen

front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake travel high

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/f shockabsorber getting weak

o/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 144,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm o/s washer jet partialy blocked wiper blades starting to smear screen

front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake travel high

o/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/f shockabsorber getting weak

o/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2008 133,789 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

advise tracking check

both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges

ehaust system rubber mount deteriorated and not supporting exhaust. exhaust still secure

Fail 9 Jun 2008 133,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

advise tracking check

both front tyres are almost bald on inner edges

ehaust system rubber mount deteriorated and not supporting exhaust. exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Jun 2007 123,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 123,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 113,221 miles

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

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

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

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 PDV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M360 PDV, 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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M360 PDV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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