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M361 JUH

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,713 mi
Last recorded151,713 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 JUH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 151,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 151,710 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust noisey

Pass 19 May 2017 148,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 May 2017 148,266 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 146,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 146,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 144,886 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 144,222 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 144,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 143,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 116,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 75,106 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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M361 JUH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M361 JUH, 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 M361 JUH registered?

M361 JUH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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