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MAB 43

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAB 43
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Paint peeling showing slight corrosion underneath (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,865 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight clutch fluid leak coming from clutch slave cylinder.

Fail 24 Feb 2025 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight clutch fluid leak coming from clutch slave cylinder.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear headlight glass cover cracked not affecting headlight

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,137 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,289 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded down side of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,271 miles

Front Oil leak PAS reservoir ()

Nearside Front light lens cracked

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced crack (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,718 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,255 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,255 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,607 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,482 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,424 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,659 miles

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

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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MAB 43 is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MAB 43, 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 MAB 43 registered?

MAB 43 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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The MOT history for MAB 43 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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