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M529 VRR

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM529 VRR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,366 miles

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2010 123,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

nearside & offside rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,770 miles

power steering pipes damp,nsf brake pipe flex cracking,surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2009 116,768 miles

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

power steering pipes damp,nsf brake pipe flex cracking,surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 113,430 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 113,429 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 113,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,034 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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M529 VRR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

M529 VRR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M529 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M529 VRR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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