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M582 SNU

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,622 mi
Last recorded139,622 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM582 SNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 139,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 139,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,691 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 132,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Both Rear Tyres 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Both rear Brake Flexi Hoses PErishing

Chips In Windcsreen

Pass 12 Dec 2008 126,578 miles

engine sump plug in poor condition.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 126,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine sump plug in poor condition.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 120,894 miles

o/s/f door release mechanism stiff to open.

rear exhaust and heatshield well corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 120,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r door release in op.

o/s/f door release mechanism stiff to open.

rear exhaust and heatshield well corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 117,309 miles

passenger side front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2005 111,602 miles

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

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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M582 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M582 SNU, 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 M582 SNU registered?

M582 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M582 SNU safe to buy?

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