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L103 PNV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,918 mi
Last recorded137,918 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 PNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,918 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2009 137,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 122,401 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 122,400 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside rear alloy wheel slightly buckled on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 95,063 miles

slight fluid leak around power steering rack pipes

Fail 17 May 2007 94,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight leak around power steering rack where pipes enter

Pass 18 May 2006 80,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 80,679 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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L103 PNV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L103 PNV, 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 L103 PNV registered?

L103 PNV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L103 PNV safe to buy?

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