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M982 AGF

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,376 mi
Last recorded141,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 AGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 141,376 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arch on full lock with springs deflected (worn wishbone bushes?)

both rear shock absorber dust tubes (dropped) - sponge mountings rotten

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

propshaft sliding spline joint 'Dry'

rear brakes binding slightly

boot spoiler insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,325 miles

oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to various brake pipes

engine noisy

exh corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2013 134,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion to various brake pipes

engine noisy

exh corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2012 126,103 miles

bonnet gas struts weak does not hold open location

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to steering & suspension components

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

front suspension link bar bushes perrished

n/s/r tyre side wall scrubbed

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f loer ball joint

Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

bonnet gas struts weak does not hold open location

brake fluid level low

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to steering & suspension components

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

front suspension link bar bushes perrished

n/s/r tyre side wall scrubbed

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f loer ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 105,221 miles

corrosion on rear back box

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 104,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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M982 AGF is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M982 AGF, 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 M982 AGF registered?

M982 AGF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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