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M636 CHS

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,821 mi
Last recorded146,821 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM636 CHS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 146,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front windscreen slightly marked

fuel pipes cororded

oil leak unable to fully check steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 142,342 miles

rear box starting 2 show wear.

Fail 29 May 2009 142,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box starting 2 show wear.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 137,744 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose play at n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

Fail 4 Jun 2008 137,744 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose play at n/s/f & o/s/f hubs

Pass 29 May 2007 133,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 130,024 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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M636 CHS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M636 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 M636 CHS registered?

M636 CHS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M636 CHS safe to buy?

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