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M879 VEV

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 VEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,209 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f seat back has slight movement

wipers are split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 85,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f seat back has slight movement

wipers are split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,454 miles

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

o/s/f seat is slightly lose

Fail 7 Sep 2009 83,451 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat is slightly lose

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,911 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,792 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 7,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,673 miles

Offside brake pipe over rear suspension corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 71,315 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Drive belt cracking

Off side rear shock absorber leaking

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded † over rear suspension

Play in off side steering rack

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 VEV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

M879 VEV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 1994.

Is M879 VEV safe to buy?

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