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M806 AWS

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,110 mi
Last recorded101,110 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM806 AWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 97,003 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,747 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 64,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,631 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,631 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 84,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,292 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,292 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,998 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,484 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 80,842 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 75,495 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear box coroding

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,317 miles

rear box coroding

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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M806 AWS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M806 AWS, 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 M806 AWS registered?

M806 AWS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M806 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M806 AWS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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