MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M473 ALA is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 M473 ALA, 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 M473 ALA registered?
M473 ALA is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1994.
Is M473 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M473 ALA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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