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L107 XDE

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,473 mi
Last recorded195,473 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 XDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 195,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 185,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 175,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 167,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 160,206 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 160,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 153,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 144,000 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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L107 XDE 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 87.5%.

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 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 L107 XDE, 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 L107 XDE registered?

L107 XDE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L107 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L107 XDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L107 XDE have outstanding finance?

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