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M618 FTC

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,212 mi
Last recorded128,212 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 FTC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 128,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,167 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo pipe corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 128,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo pipe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,705 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 127,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 127,666 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 127,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount front arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,608 miles

Front brake pads getting low and discs worn

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

general corrosion on front suspension/shock absorbers

power steering/alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 127,215 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

pas drive belt deteriorated

some front brake imbalance-o/s slower

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,837 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot starting to split

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot starting to split

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

brake servo vacuum pipe heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,577 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 126,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light erratic in operation

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

servo pipe corroded

some corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,032 miles

front antiroll bar link arm lower bushes deteriorated

some wear in o/s rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 115,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

COOLANT LEAK

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,005 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 99,080 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

handbrake cable securing clip broken

Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,080 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

handbrake cable securing clip broken

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,011 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 87,401 miles

aim of both headlights too high - rectified after test

corrosion of metal brake pipe (running front to rear) within retaining clip

Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,550 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 80,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,513 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

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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M618 FTC is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M618 FTC, 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 M618 FTC registered?

M618 FTC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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