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M386 UJH

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 UJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 142,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,409 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,881 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 125,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 116,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 81,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 77,212 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 77,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M386 UJH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M386 UJH, 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 M386 UJH registered?

M386 UJH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M386 UJH safe to buy?

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