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M996 PNM

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 PNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 115,226 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc`s worn slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,226 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc`s worn slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,168 miles

Both brake pipes to front hoses corroding.

Off side rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking.

Slight binding on near side rear brake.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 115,168 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Both brake pipes to front hoses corroding.

Off side rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking.

Slight binding on near side rear brake.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,675 miles

Brake pipes to both front hoses corroding.

Off side rear inner tyre wall cracking.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 114,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes to both front hoses corroding.

Off side rear inner tyre wall cracking.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 113,291 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 113,291 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 111,931 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 111,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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M996 PNM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M996 PNM, 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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M996 PNM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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