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M456 KOJ

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 KOJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 157,351 miles

Damage to offside front bumper

Front brake pads low

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation building up inside lens

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

Offside front fog lamp missing

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2011 157,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Damage to offside front bumper

Front brake pads low

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation building up inside lens

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

Offside front fog lamp missing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Feb 2010 143,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 133,571 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 133,571 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 126,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 116,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 109,000 miles

Offside 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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M456 KOJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M456 KOJ, 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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What year was M456 KOJ registered?

M456 KOJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M456 KOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M456 KOJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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