MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise on front brake pipes corroded where they join onto rubber flexi hoses
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Advise on front brake pipes corroded where they join onto rubber flexi hoses
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shocker dust covers mission
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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M529 PAO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M529 PAO, 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 M529 PAO registered?
M529 PAO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1994.
Is M529 PAO safe to buy?
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