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M787 TUG

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM787 TUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,077 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested baby child seat fitted.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested baby child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,870 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,524 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM AND IS CRACKING ON TREAD . MINIMUM LEGAL TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 3.0 MM AND IS CRACKING ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT NOT SITTING CORRECTLY IN ITS HOUSING

RADIATOR HAS LOSS OF COOLANT

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,313 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 69,001 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS CRACKING

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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M787 TUG is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M787 TUG, 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 M787 TUG registered?

M787 TUG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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