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M979 FUG

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,556 mi
Last recorded67,556 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 FUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 67,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 67,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody correded

Pass 1 May 2017 66,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 66,151 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 65,959 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,888 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,438 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,278 miles

o/s/sill, o/s/f ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,983 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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M979 FUG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M979 FUG, 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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M979 FUG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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