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M643 XHC

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,668 mi
Last recorded151,668 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM643 XHC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 151,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,388 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,287 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end rubber starting to deteriate

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 132,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 125,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 117,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 109,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 102,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 93,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,284 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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M643 XHC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M643 XHC, 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 M643 XHC registered?

M643 XHC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M643 XHC safe to buy?

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