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M622 CHS

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM622 CHS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,170 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f window inop

Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,170 miles

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f window inop

Pass 21 Jun 2010 113,033 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 113,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,136 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/f door strap broken

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough

Fail 18 Jun 2009 111,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/f door strap broken

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough

Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,938 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 108,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 106,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 106,129 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 100,558 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M622 CHS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M622 CHS, 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 M622 CHS registered?

M622 CHS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M622 CHS safe to buy?

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