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M924 ALX

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,778 mi
Last recorded41,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM924 ALX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ageing

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 27,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Ageing

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,031 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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M924 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M924 ALX, 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 M924 ALX registered?

M924 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M924 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M924 ALX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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