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M379 PDV

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,552 mi
Last recorded48,552 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 PDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,552 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 43,443 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 43,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 38,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,095 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 26,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,934 miles

o/s front brake binding

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,603 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,599 miles

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

excessive parking brake travel

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 23,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,547 miles

n/s front disc brake corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,087 miles

n/s front disc brake rusted on outer side

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,523 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING (ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION)

N/S FRONT DISC WARPED + CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,102 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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M379 PDV is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M379 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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M379 PDV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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