MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear shock absorber rams rusting heavily
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both rear shock absorber rams rusting heavily
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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M505 TWT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 M505 TWT, 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 M505 TWT registered?
M505 TWT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M505 TWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M505 TWT shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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