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M977 ALX

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 ALX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 124,202 miles

225/45x17 fitted to front wheels, 235/40x17 fitted to rears.

Nearside front inner wing marked by wheel, no fouling found during lock to lock check.

Parts of centre brake light not working.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 123,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

225/45x17 fitted to front wheels, 235/40x17 fitted to rears.

Brake pad warning stays on, (disconnected at nearside front).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front inner wing marked by wheel, no fouling found during lock to lock check.

Parts of centre brake light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,127 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Offside front tyre close to limit, cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 112,114 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Offside front tyre close to limit, cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 104,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,859 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear exhaust silencer box rusty.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,462 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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M977 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M977 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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M977 ALX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1994.

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