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M443 KNY

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,305 mi
Last recorded29,305 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 KNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 29,305 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 28,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2023 28,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 28,964 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,961 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 28,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,822 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

interior mirror not fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 28,822 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

interior mirror not fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 28,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,642 miles

Front and rear hub components rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,152 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,505 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front and rear hub components rusty

Offside and nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside rear jacking point rubber missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over both door sills, not allowing full inspection

very slight binding to nearside rear brake

Offside and rear tyres perishing in side walls and tread

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front offside tyre slightly perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 28,020 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers over both door sills and both front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,994 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

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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M443 KNY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M443 KNY, 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 M443 KNY registered?

M443 KNY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M443 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 KNY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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