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M625 LYE

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,947 mi
Last recorded172,947 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM625 LYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 172,947 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 172,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 172,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 163,937 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 153,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 153,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 147,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 139,627 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 139,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 132,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 132,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M625 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M625 LYE, 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 M625 LYE registered?

M625 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M625 LYE safe to buy?

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