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M459 EBX

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 EBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,922 miles

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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M459 EBX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M459 EBX, 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

How do I check the history of M459 EBX?

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What year was M459 EBX registered?

M459 EBX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M459 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M459 EBX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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