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M746 SWT

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,642 mi
Last recorded75,642 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM746 SWT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,642 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Suspect breather blocked. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,109 miles

fuel tank holding straps corroded

Offside Rear Upper suspension has some play

Offside wiper blade could be better

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension has some play

Offside wiper blade could be better

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

fuel tank holding straps corroded

jacking point areas badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,472 miles

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

Offside Rear jacking point as slight corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear jacking point as slight corrosion

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,959 miles

o/s rear jacking point as slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,253 miles

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,297 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,289 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,020 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,020 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,744 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,333 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,688 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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M746 SWT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M746 SWT, 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 M746 SWT registered?

M746 SWT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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