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M839 JOB

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 JOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bind noted on both rear brakes.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 65,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight bind noted on both rear brakes.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,780 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,755 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,645 miles

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

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,557 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,250 miles

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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M839 JOB is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M839 JOB, 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 M839 JOB registered?

M839 JOB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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