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M575 HBC

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM575 HBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,131 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

both track rod ends corroded

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre cut in outter side wall

off side rear inner side light inop

oil on engine

play in rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 139,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses cracked

both track rod ends corroded

exhaust corroded

floor corroded

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre cut in outter side wall

off side rear inner side light inop

oil on engine

play in rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 135,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 135,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 130,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 122,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 122,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M575 HBC is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M575 HBC, 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 M575 HBC registered?

M575 HBC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M575 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M575 HBC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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