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M968 BFE

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,173 mi
Last recorded175,173 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 BFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 175,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 169,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 168,926 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 160,801 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 160,778 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 151,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 142,836 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 142,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 134,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 124,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 115,430 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 115,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M968 BFE 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 M968 BFE, 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 M968 BFE registered?

M968 BFE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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