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M759 LYU

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,695 mi
Last recorded111,695 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM759 LYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,695 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 111,694 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arms (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,677 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,650 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,756 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,756 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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M759 LYU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green 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 M759 LYU, 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 M759 LYU registered?

M759 LYU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 1994.

Is M759 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M759 LYU 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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