MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
chip in o/s h/lamp lens
n/s/f h/lamp lens broken
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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M520 YWL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M520 YWL, 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 M520 YWL registered?
M520 YWL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 1994.
Is M520 YWL safe to buy?
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