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M993 TMD

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,502 mi
Last recorded70,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 TMD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,234 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 68,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,184 miles

Advise n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 68,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise n/s/f outer tyre wall.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,456 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,456 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,310 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,443 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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M993 TMD 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 70.6%.

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 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 M993 TMD, 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 M993 TMD registered?

M993 TMD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M993 TMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M993 TMD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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