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M466 LYV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 LYV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,709 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 130,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All wheels slightly fouling against wheel arches

Center exhaust baffels loose

Engine leaking oil

Interrior mirror missing

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Play in offside inner steering arm

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2007 128,096 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 128,096 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 123,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 123,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M466 LYV 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 50%.

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 M466 LYV, 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 M466 LYV registered?

M466 LYV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M466 LYV safe to buy?

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