MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust heatshield insecure
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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M54 FTT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M54 FTT, 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 M54 FTT registered?
M54 FTT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 1994.
Is M54 FTT safe to buy?
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