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M744 VSP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 VSP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 92,686 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 89,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion 2 rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 May 2016 89,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion 2 rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 May 2015 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 84,248 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 84,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 81,826 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 79,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2012 79,628 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 77,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 73,464 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes cooted

Fail 17 May 2010 73,464 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes cooted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,465 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 68,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,465 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2006 64,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside door mirror insucure

oil leak

rear exhaust silenser slight blow starting to corrode

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 VSP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M744 VSP, 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 M744 VSP registered?

M744 VSP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M744 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M744 VSP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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