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M802 XBK

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,413 mi
Last recorded114,413 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 XBK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,413 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 107,432 miles

n/s handbrake effort could be better.

oil leak engine and rear diff.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 107,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s handbrake effort could be better.

oil leak engine and rear diff.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,820 miles

cat sdhield loose

Fail 28 Sep 2007 99,816 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cat sdhield loose

n/s/r service brake effort down.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,793 miles

engine noise at 2500 rpm

exhaust cat internals rattling

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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M802 XBK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M802 XBK, 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 M802 XBK registered?

M802 XBK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M802 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M802 XBK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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