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M977 SNU

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 SNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 146,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 142,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 141,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 139,644 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 139,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 137,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2010 134,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 134,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 132,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 132,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 116,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 108,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 108,959 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 100,758 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 100,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SNU, 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

How do I check the history of M977 SNU?

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What year was M977 SNU registered?

M977 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M977 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M977 SNU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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