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M4 OFL

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,172 mi
Last recorded28,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 OFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 28,172 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,172 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,564 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,842 miles

nearside and offside front and rear weather cracks in tye walls advise (all tyres)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links in poor condition advise

nearside and offside front bottom arm inner bushes in poor condition advise

slight play noted in offside rack arm advise

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 68,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M4 OFL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M4 OFL, 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

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What year was M4 OFL registered?

M4 OFL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M4 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 OFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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