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M836 YOR

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,440 mi
Last recorded94,440 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 YOR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,440 miles

exhaust a little noisey at front - suspect minor leak* front brakehoses perished* rear brakehose ferrules corroded* rear wheelbearings slightly noisey* underbody brake pipes corroded*

headlamp patternsa little indistinct, and on aim limits- just ok* auxillary belt perished* engine oil leakage- potential to soak, contaminate or mask other leakage* suspect pas leakage from rack/pipes- cannot be sure*

nsr outer cv gaiter in poor condition but ok* nsr coil spring seats ok but appears to be missing a small part of thelower coil*

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,041 miles

exhaust rusty inplaces, headlampaimsjust within set limits, engine oil leaks, rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,268 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,607 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 59,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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M836 YOR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue 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 M836 YOR, 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 M836 YOR registered?

M836 YOR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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