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M984 LYE

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 LYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,636 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 113,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,137 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 102,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

battery insercure

centre exhaust rubber support mounting missing but exhaust system still fully supported by other mountings

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

nearside wing mirror glass missing

possible slightly noisy nearside rear wheel bearing

slight corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes

slight misting of power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir area

unable to carry out a full inspection of the nearside rear & offside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 97,277 miles

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

corrosion in both front brake pipes

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Fail 6 Jul 2009 97,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion in both front brake pipes

corrosion in both rear brake pipes

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Pass 4 May 2006 96,444 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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M984 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M984 LYE, 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

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What year was M984 LYE registered?

M984 LYE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M984 LYE safe to buy?

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