MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
abs light flashed on while doing rbt , then went out after
brake pad light on
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
advise both front flexi brake hoses cracking
advise handbrake travel
advise offside inner steering rack joint
advise struggled to get through emissions test
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise both front flexi brake hoses cracking
advise handbrake travel
advise offside inner steering rack joint
advise struggled to get through emissions test
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
advise handbrake travel
advise nearside door mirror
handbrake travel
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
cat heatshield slightly loose
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M889 XNM 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 60%.
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 M889 XNM, 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 M889 XNM registered?
M889 XNM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M889 XNM safe to buy?
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