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M867 VCT

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM867 VCT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,528 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 99,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,981 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor oil leak

n/s o/s rear brake hoses are slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has nail

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine ,gear box, rear axel

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,755 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 87,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leaks from the differential unit and gearbox

the exhaust bracket attached to the gearbox is insecure,rubber mountings perished due to oil contamination

Pass 16 May 2012 84,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 82,427 miles

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

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

hand brake has high travell

nearside and offside wishbone bushes have slight play

nearside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

slight play in steering coulom coupling

Pass 18 May 2010 76,460 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/SIDE HAND BRAKE EFF LOW

Pass 15 May 2009 73,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,651 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,947 miles

Offside Front 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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M867 VCT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M867 VCT, 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 M867 VCT registered?

M867 VCT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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