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M987 SNU

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 SNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,315 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 109,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,051 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 104,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 104,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 101,913 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 101,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 97,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 97,964 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 93,688 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2009 90,055 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 87,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 87,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,483 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 84,458 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 83,691 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 85,731 miles

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

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

slight play on offside inner steering rack joint.

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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M987 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M987 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 M987 SNU?

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What year was M987 SNU registered?

M987 SNU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M987 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M987 SNU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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