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M508 ACK

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 ACK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 103,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 103,748 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,643 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 97,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all inner arches covered unable to check properley

batery insecure

both front seats have slight movemenet in them

both inner sills coorroded

both rear tyres wearing low and walls cracked slightly

brake pedal has slight side to side movement

brake pipes covered unable to check properley

coil springs corroded

engine noisy

flexi hoses covered with substance unable to check properley

front pads worn slightly

fuel smell but no leak visible

handbrake has slight side to side movement in it

middle mirror missing

nearside front door hinge broken and sticking

rack damp

rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear seat base insecure

sills covered unable to check properley

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,660 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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M508 ACK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M508 ACK, 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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M508 ACK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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