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SG26363

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

187,183 mi
Last recorded187,183 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG26363
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 187,183 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Fail 2 Dec 2008 187,183 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 187,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SG26363 is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SG26363, 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 SG26363 registered?

SG26363 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 1994.

Is SG26363 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG26363 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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