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M914 NJV

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 NJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 101,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearsidr rear brake binding slightly - may require adjustment or repair

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,384 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 100,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 98,580 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,579 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 96,086 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 96,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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M914 NJV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M914 NJV, 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 M914 NJV registered?

M914 NJV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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