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M522 UAR

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,331 mi
Last recorded81,331 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 UAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

near side lower sill front and rear has corrosion not within any steering or suspension prescribed area

near side lower sill front and rear has corrosion not within any steering or suspension prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 77,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 72,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 72,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,396 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,198 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 59,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,999 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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M522 UAR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M522 UAR, 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 M522 UAR registered?

M522 UAR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M522 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 UAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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