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VIB 2504

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,521 mi
Last recorded122,521 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 2504
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 122,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet does not close easily

Fail 31 Oct 2012 122,540 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advise brake check due to condition/wear of discs.

Bonnet does not close easily - ok for test but advise attention.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 122,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cat noisey

front pads and disc's corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust box rattly

centre exhaust gearbox mount bracket corroded

condensation in n/s/r light unit

front brake discs slightly worn

long handbrake travel

movement in both front lower arms rear bushes and are slightly deteriorated

movement in o/s/f (driver's) seat

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2010 91,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,667 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 84,662 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 81,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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VIB 2504 is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VIB 2504, 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 VIB 2504 registered?

VIB 2504 is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is VIB 2504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 2504 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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