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M57 CCS

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,565 mi
Last recorded103,565 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 CCS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,565 miles

offside front rack end slight play.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 103,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside front rack end slight play.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,158 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 91,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 84,509 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,326 miles

offside front steering rack end slight play.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 75,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside front steering rack end slight play.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,810 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,802 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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M57 CCS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black 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 M57 CCS, 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 M57 CCS registered?

M57 CCS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M57 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 CCS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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