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M612 TSO

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM612 TSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,505 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/F FOG LAMP GLASS CRACKED.

L/H/R AND R/H/F TYRE/OUTER WALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/F FOG LAMP BROKEN.

VARIOUS MARKS,DAMAGE AND CORROSION AT BODY.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,349 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

FRONT TYRES/WALLS CRACKING.

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION.

L/H/F FOG LAMP CRACKED.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/F FOG LAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

VARIOUS DAMAGE AND CORROSION AT BODY.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 92,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,713 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 90,713 miles

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

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

low reading at n/s rear hand brake

Pass 27 Jul 2006 87,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 87,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M612 TSO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M612 TSO, 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 M612 TSO registered?

M612 TSO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M612 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M612 TSO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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