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M629 YCR

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,898 mi
Last recorded170,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM629 YCR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2011 170,898 miles

fron t flexible brake hoses perished.

offside front wheel arch corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 29 Jan 2010 164,936 miles

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

handbrake lever loose

offside front outter wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 158,865 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

both n/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 152,526 miles

both front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 146,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 138,369 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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M629 YCR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black 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 M629 YCR, 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 M629 YCR registered?

M629 YCR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M629 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M629 YCR 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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