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M846 YRV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 YRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 128,591 miles

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

damage nearside outer sill

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2009 128,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both front fog lamps missing, front bumper loose, clutch slipping badly, major body damage to n/s/f sill panel and floor pan plus various other dents to bodywork,

evidence of both front wheels rubbing on inner wheel arches on full lock, slight play in end of steering rack o/s and gaitor clip loose, corrosion forming to o/s/r sill / wheel arch, slight play in n/s/f suspension strut.

o/s/f electric window not working, brake pad warning light on, rear no plate in poor condition, n/s outer door handle loose, corrosion forming to both metal brake pipes to rear hoses, very slight blow at exhaust joint,

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 3.0mm, o/s/f 1.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 225/50/16v & h rated fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2009 128,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2008 109,741 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)

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear suspension lower arm rubber bushes detiorated

damage to n/s/f wing

rear number plate slightly detiorated

signs of rubbing n/s/f inner wing from tyre contact

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 2mm 225/50r16v

front pads low and pad warning light on

Fail 29 Sep 2008 109,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear suspension lower arm rubber bushes detiorated

damage to n/s/f wing

rear number plate slightly detiorated

signs of rubbing n/s/f inner wing from tyre contact

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 2mm 225/50r16v

front pads low and pad warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,735 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 94,735 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to bodywork.

tread depths: both front on 7mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size:225/50/16V.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 66,699 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 66,699 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside 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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M846 YRV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M846 YRV, 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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M846 YRV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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