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M574 GFG

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 GFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,727 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r shock shroud adrift

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,727 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r shock shroud adrift

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 60,625 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,499 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 54,499 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,023 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,759 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 53,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,713 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 51,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

there is like a wheel brg noise when driving.noticed when collected.

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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M574 GFG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M574 GFG, 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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M574 GFG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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