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M603 MOE

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 MOE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 165,857 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 20 Oct 2012 154,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 151,092 miles

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/f anti roll bar drop limk has failed bonding

surface corrosion all under car

Pass 23 Oct 2010 149,548 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushs have signs of perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 148,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 136,744 miles

Corrosion on metal section of p/s hose (pump to rack)

Corrosion on metal servo vac pipe

Corrosion starting around O/S and N/S rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 19 Sep 2007 122,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 109,471 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 109,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M603 MOE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M603 MOE, 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 M603 MOE registered?

M603 MOE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M603 MOE safe to buy?

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