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M879 KVU

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,681 mi
Last recorded68,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 KVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,681 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 52,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,975 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,239 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,165 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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M879 KVU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M879 KVU, 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 M879 KVU registered?

M879 KVU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M879 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M879 KVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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