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M746 UBU

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM746 UBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 74,532 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 74,524 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,289 miles

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

advice air bag warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,289 miles

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

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

advice air bag warning light on

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,018 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,689 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 UBU is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M746 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M746 UBU registered?

M746 UBU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M746 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M746 UBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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