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M494 RTX

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 RTX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 125,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,200 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,376 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 121,376 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 117,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 115,139 miles

head lights on l h d drive beam tempory deflectors fitted advice new units

Pass 18 Jun 2008 113,209 miles

tempoary beam benders fitted strongly advice new light units to be fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2008 113,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,709 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 11,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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M494 RTX is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 M494 RTX, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M494 RTX registered?

M494 RTX is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M494 RTX safe to buy?

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