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M580 HBC

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 HBC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 152,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 152,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 152,053 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 152,019 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose NEED SECURELY FIXED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 151,976 miles

Brake lever needs adjustment.

Nearside Front The sill showing rust, needs attention

Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,329 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 150,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 31 May 2017 150,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy within the limit.

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 149,557 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 149,557 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 146,540 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 146,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 144,903 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

removed lots of stuff from front dashboard

Fail 30 Apr 2013 143,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 143,870 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 May 2012 140,089 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 140,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,422 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 133,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 127,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 107,000 miles

new b joint and brakes fitted

rear exhaust hanger fractured

Pass 25 Apr 2006 99,200 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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M580 HBC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M580 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.

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M580 HBC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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