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M903 UWU

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM903 UWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 148,715 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

diff oil leaks

front discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn on edges

oil leaks

steering rack wet with oil

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2011 148,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

diff oil leaks

exhaust CAT removed

front discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn on edges

oil leaks

steering rack wet with oil

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2010 145,086 miles

base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arm cups

borderline bind from osr brake

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake hoses covered in grease & show signs of perishing

brake pipes covered in grease

engine oil leaks

engine overfilled with oil

front brake disc faces pitted & worn

fuel pipes covered in grease

heavy rear brake imbalance

outer sills obscured by plastic trims

slight play in steering column universal joints

Pass 30 Aug 2008 136,500 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

O/S Wiper split.

Rear silencer blowing and in poor condition.

Rear tyres worn.

Windscreen damaged zones A and B.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 129,778 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 129,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,454 miles

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

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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M903 UWU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M903 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M903 UWU registered?

M903 UWU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M903 UWU safe to buy?

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