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M438 NDP

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

222,862 mi
Last recorded222,862 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 NDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 222,862 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 222,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 215,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 210,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 202,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 174,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 145,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 121,052 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake pads and discs very low

main brake supply pipes to rear starting to get poor

n/s tyre cut on sidewall

slight exhaust leak on front

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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M438 NDP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M438 NDP, 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 M438 NDP registered?

M438 NDP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M438 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 NDP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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