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M617 DRW

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 DRW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2011 135,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 133,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 8 Aug 2009 130,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 126,485 miles

neaside frnt tyre has expansive surface crack

Pass 4 Aug 2007 124,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,393 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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M617 DRW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M617 DRW, 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 M617 DRW registered?

M617 DRW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M617 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M617 DRW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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