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M766 YSM

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,015 mi
Last recorded71,015 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 YSM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,015 miles

Rear outer cover coming off rear silencer

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner Edges Wearing low on front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,141 miles

offside rear tyre starting to tear

rear silencer has a minor leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 35,352 miles

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

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

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

offside rear tyre weathered

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,352 miles

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

offside rear tyre weathered

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 33,744 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 33,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M766 YSM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M766 YSM, 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 M766 YSM registered?

M766 YSM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M766 YSM safe to buy?

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