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M43 HOV

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,789 mi
Last recorded106,789 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 HOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,789 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 106,789 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,799 miles

heat shilde hanging loos

Fail 7 Feb 2011 103,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heat shilde hanging loos

Pass 11 Feb 2010 102,093 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 102,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 94,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 94,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn to 3mm

chip windscreen zone a (less than 10mm)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

seatbelt check carried out around childseat

slight corrosion on pas pipes

wheel trims scratched

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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M43 HOV is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M43 HOV, 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 M43 HOV registered?

M43 HOV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M43 HOV safe to buy?

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