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M811 NCG

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,202 mi
Last recorded187,202 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 NCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 187,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brakes near limit

front tyres 2mm inner edge

handbrake/rear brakes need adjustment

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

steering rack worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 187,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brakes near limit

front tyres 2mm inner edge

handbrake/rear brakes need adjustment

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

steering rack worn

Pass 18 May 2012 181,441 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

front brakes worn and slight judder

nearside handbrake reading low

slight play in rack

slight wear front suspension arms

Pass 15 Apr 2011 170,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 170,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 162,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes worn

front tyres 2mm outer edge

rear tyres 2mm

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2008 15,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 149,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake needs adjustment

offside front brake worn

slight play rack

slight wear nearside swivel

Pass 1 Dec 2006 137,480 miles

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

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

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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M811 NCG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M811 NCG, 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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M811 NCG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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