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M452 LYH

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,986 mi
Last recorded77,986 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 LYH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,986 miles

front tyres 185/65x15 rear tyres195/65x15

Fail 12 Apr 2011 77,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres 185/65x15 rear tyres195/65x15

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM TREAD

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 64,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking and on 2mm tread

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 17 Jan 2009 64,675 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracking and on 2mm tread

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,416 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 57,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,992 miles

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

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

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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M452 LYH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M452 LYH, 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 M452 LYH registered?

M452 LYH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M452 LYH safe to buy?

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