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M533 ARK

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 ARK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,955 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

body of vehicle corroded. temp gauge not working. offside front tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. body of vehicle slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. body of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,523 miles

Battery insecure

both front wiper blades slightly worn. offside front tyre slightly damaged. offside front wing rusted.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,510 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. body of vehicle corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,218 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 80,218 miles

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

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

BOTH FROTN TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS SIDE WALL, N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WEAR OUTER EDGE,FRONT SUSPENSION SLIGHT PLAY SIDE TO SIDE.FRONT PADS REQUIRED SOON.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 78,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 78,724 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 75,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 70,091 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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M533 ARK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M533 ARK, 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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M533 ARK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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