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M48 AEG

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,536 mi
Last recorded136,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 AEG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 136,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage offside front spot/fog lamp lens.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 136,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage offside front spot/fog lamp lens.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 127,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside rear wheel binding

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 121,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 114,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 114,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 109,145 miles

as tested,front wheels spaced & tyres just clear inner arches!

Fail 30 Dec 2008 109,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn low on edges,NOTE! front tyres only just clear inner arches ,tyres have previously been rubbing inner arches!!!

offside rear sidelight slightly dim

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 98,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

acceptable repair to rear exhaust

both front anti rollbar link arm bushes slightly debonded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,272 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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M48 AEG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M48 AEG, 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 M48 AEG registered?

M48 AEG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 November 1994.

Is M48 AEG safe to buy?

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