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L101 KBW

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,287 mi
Last recorded67,287 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 KBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,165 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,912 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,507 miles

rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,626 miles

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

Some corrosion of exhaust support bracket.(Before first box).

Pass 30 Nov 2005 8,557 miles

Nearside 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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L101 KBW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L101 KBW, 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 L101 KBW registered?

L101 KBW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L101 KBW safe to buy?

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