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M748 ORD

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM748 ORD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009
Fail 25 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,346 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2006 86,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,123 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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M748 ORD is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M748 ORD, 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

How do I check the history of M748 ORD?

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What year was M748 ORD registered?

M748 ORD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M748 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M748 ORD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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