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M417 UWX

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,607 mi
Last recorded124,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 UWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,607 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 124,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 122,499 miles

brake servo pipe corroded

chassis fuel pipe corroded

fuel pipe at bulkhead corroded

nearside handbrake cable insulation split

rear subframe mounting bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes started to separate

signs of oil leak(s) from engine/gearbox

Pass 2 Jul 2007 118,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 111,154 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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M417 UWX is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M417 UWX, 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 M417 UWX registered?

M417 UWX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M417 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M417 UWX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M417 UWX have outstanding finance?

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