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M744 BLM

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 BLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front washer poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 156,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise heard from wheel bearing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres different speed ratings

Fail 23 Aug 2017 156,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight noise heard from wheel bearing

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres different speed ratings

Pass 25 Aug 2016 154,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear wheel bearingsslightly noisey

Fail 25 Aug 2016 154,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boomerang bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear wheel bearingsslightly noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2015 153,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack end (2.3.2)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger seat does not tilt forward

Fail 21 Aug 2015 153,497 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack end (2.3.2)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passenger seat does not tilt forward

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,709 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 151,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 142,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 137,872 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 137,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 130,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 122,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 122,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust rear box weak with corrosion

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes corroded

o/s front link rod rubber bush splitting

o/s front rubber brake hose splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2009 119,463 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner working surface

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded through

Fail 6 Aug 2009 119,453 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner working surface

o/s/f brake hose starting to crack

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded through

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre tread stepping.

Offside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear silencer box rusty.

Slight leak from nearside front shock absorber.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 106,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F brake hose showing some perishing

front outer metal brake pipes showing some surface corrosion

rear axle beam main mountings separating at lower area,advise replace

rear exhaust rusted and front mounting rusted/weak

slight play at both lower ball joints noted under load

water pump area stained with coolant

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F brake hose showing some perishing

front outer metal brake pipes showing some surface corrosion

rear axle beam main mountings separating at lower area,advise replace

rear exhaust rusted and front mounting rusted/weak

slight play at both lower ball joints noted under load

water pump area stained with coolant

Pass 27 Sep 2006 95,795 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes separating

rear axle main bushes showing separation,advise replace before next MOT test

Fail 27 Sep 2006 95,795 miles

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

front antiroll bar link rubber bushes separating

rear axle beam main bushes showing separating †

Pass 1 Sep 2005 75,567 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear axle bushes starting to separate

steering uj surface corrosion

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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M744 BLM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M744 BLM, 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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M744 BLM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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