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M949 AAV

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,595 mi
Last recorded184,595 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM949 AAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 184,595 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 172,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 172,131 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 166,308 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 163,786 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 157,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 153,965 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 104,337 miles

hand brake slight travel

horn quiet

interior mirror missing

near side front anti roll bar link arm bottom bush slightly warn

near side wiper blade slightly split

off side front bottom ball joint slightly warn

off side front coil spring corroded

off side hand brake slightly low effort

off side rear tyre side wall slight damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

small chip in screen

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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M949 AAV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M949 AAV, 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 M949 AAV registered?

M949 AAV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 1994.

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