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M364 MNF

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM364 MNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 160,086 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust supported by temporary bracket

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 135,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,155 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,166 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 101,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both raer coil springs corroded

both rear tyres just on legal limit 1,6mm will need to be changed very soon

exhaust corroded

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

unable to check rear seat belts properley due to 2 child seats fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 101,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both raer coil springs corroded

both rear tyres just on legal limit 1,6mm will need to be changed very soon

exhaust corroded

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

unable to check rear seat belts properley due to 2 child seats fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

very slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2007 93,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 93,683 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 92,971 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 92,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M364 MNF is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M364 MNF, 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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M364 MNF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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