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M57 OTM

1994 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,247 mi
Last recorded129,247 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 OTM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,247 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 125,036 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 125,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rattle

Fail 31 Mar 2008 119,317 miles

wipers poor

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion to rear brake pipes

front track control arm raer bushes soft

oil leak from rear diff

osf fog lamp damaged

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2008 119,317 miles

corosion to rear brake pipes

front track control arm raer bushes soft

oil leak from rear diff

osf fog lamp damaged

slight play in os steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,170 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR,REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING,BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE,SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 4 May 2006 105,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 105,404 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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 OTM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTM, 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 M57 OTM registered?

M57 OTM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M57 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M57 OTM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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