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M858 TRF

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM858 TRF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,254 miles

centre gearbox mount adrift

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front flexis starting to crack

front pads getting low

move obstruction in windscreen

oil leak from engine

rear springs corroded

sills corroded

tail pipe outer case split

tyre size 185/65/15

wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre gearbox mount adrift

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

front flexis starting to crack

front pads getting low

move obstruction in windscreen

oil leak from engine

rear springs corroded

sills corroded

tail pipe outer case split

tyre size 185/65/15

wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,529 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 71,617 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,989 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 65,988 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,663 miles

Oil leak

rubber bonding at nearside bottom ball joint in poor condition.

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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M858 TRF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M858 TRF, 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 M858 TRF registered?

M858 TRF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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