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UIB 6150

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,878 mi
Last recorded145,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIB 6150
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 145,878 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 22 Jul 2011 136,661 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 136,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 May 2010 133,928 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 133,050 miles

Off side rear shock absorber ram is corroded

Offside washer jet does not work but sufficient water is applied from other jet

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 133,050 miles

Off side rear shock absorber ram is corroded

Offside washer jet does not work but sufficient water is applied from other jet

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2008 127,902 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads low

high level brake light inoperative

slight oil leak on engine

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 May 2008 127,260 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads low

high level brake light inoperative

slight oil leak on engine

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 May 2007 116,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 106,897 miles

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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UIB 6150 is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UIB 6150, 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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UIB 6150 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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