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M927 PCP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM927 PCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 132,615 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 132,615 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 130,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 128,559 miles

front control arm rear bushes worn

front suspension weak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 125,302 miles

some general under body corosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 125,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

some general under body corosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,532 miles

slightly harsh exhaust note,but no corrosion or exhaust leaks.

some corrosion of the rear brake pipes.

Fail 18 Jun 2007 121,532 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

some heavy corrosion of the rear brake pipes.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 115,139 miles

some noise o/s/r hub bearing.

Fail 29 Mar 2006 115,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

poor beam form of n/s headlamp.

some noise from o/s/r hub bearing.

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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M927 PCP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M927 PCP, 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 M927 PCP registered?

M927 PCP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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