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M390 UWY

1994 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 UWY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 140,407 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel nearly to excess

patches of corrosion under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 138,223 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy.

Front brake hoses deteriorated,offside close to failure.

Nearside parking brake slightly lazy.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Pass 19 May 2009 123,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 123,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 123,841 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r damper has excessive corrosion to piston at upper attachment.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 118,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,344 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M390 UWY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 M390 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M390 UWY registered?

M390 UWY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M390 UWY safe to buy?

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