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M430 ONB

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,292 mi
Last recorded192,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 ONB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 192,292 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 185,273 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Outer sill covered trim

underbody general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

some surface corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Mar 2021 150,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2021 150,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 141,191 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 141,188 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,325 miles

both front brake flexible pipes perishing

both front coil springs corroding

both rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges, suggest check pressures

nearside sill full of water, drained at time of test

offside rear handbrake low effort on application

slight oil leak at power steering tank

slight oil leak on engine

swingometer inoperative

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake flexible pipes perishing

both front coil springs corroding

both rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges, suggest check pressures

nearside sill full of water, drained at time of test

offside rear handbrake low effort on application

slight oil leak at power steering tank

slight oil leak on engine

swingometer inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,858 miles

all four coil springs

both front tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion to offside front inner and outer wing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

oil leak on engine

power steering leak on reservoir

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all four coil springs

both front tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges

corrosion to offside front inner and outer wing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

oil leak on engine

power steering leak on reservoir

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,344 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,344 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,512 miles

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

front inner pad look low

slight leak from power steering reservoir

Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

front pads look low on offside

slight power steering leak from reservoir

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,612 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,482 miles

slight bind from the offside rear brake

small oil leaks fron the engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 40,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,051 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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M430 ONB is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M430 ONB, 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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M430 ONB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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