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M569 UJL

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,225 mi
Last recorded128,225 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM569 UJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 120,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 112,358 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f lower susp arm rear bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 112,358 miles

n/s/f lower susp arm rear bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,151 miles

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Nearside front seatbelt slightly slower to rectact

Slight play in rack

Sunstrip slightly encroaching into swept area

Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

n/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil

screen washers poor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 93,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

n/s/f seat belt slow to re-coil

screen washers poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,321 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 88,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M569 UJL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M569 UJL, 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 M569 UJL registered?

M569 UJL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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