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M803 WPO

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 WPO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,650 miles

185/65 15 tyres on front and 195/65 15 on rear

air intake pipe split

both front tyres worn 2-3mm tread

front and rear number plates delaminating

slight corrosion on lower sills

slight oil stains on engine, gearbox and rear diff

very slight play in steering track rods

Pass 28 May 2012 127,794 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 127,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 124,836 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust slight blow

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 6 May 2011 124,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

nearside rear tyre badly perished and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust slight blow

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2010 122,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear end

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

front no plate poor

Pass 6 May 2009 119,372 miles

brake hoses perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs worn

front number playe cracked and water damaged

front tyres low

front tyres perished and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play both front suspension arm ball joints

Fail 5 May 2009 119,371 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake hoses perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs worn

front number playe cracked and water damaged

front tyres low

front tyres perished and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

slight play both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,048 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 113,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 106,876 miles

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

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

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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M803 WPO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M803 WPO, 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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M803 WPO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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