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M608 SEH

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,712 mi
Last recorded124,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM608 SEH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 124,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 110,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

brake pedle slight spoungy

hand brake travel high but still efficiant

o/s front fog not working

Fail 13 Jun 2009 109,889 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedle slight spoungy

o/s front fog not working

Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

believe old alloys which catch body in lock will be fitted after the mot

both rear tyres cracked and perished

rear tyres sizes and alloys differant from front ones

Fail 23 Jun 2008 100,562 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

rear tyre profiles different to front tyres

Pass 1 May 2007 87,700 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,619 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 74,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M608 SEH 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 55.6%.

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 M608 SEH, 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 M608 SEH registered?

M608 SEH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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