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L110 HVU

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,458 mi
Last recorded131,458 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL110 HVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2009 131,458 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,181 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to limits on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 122,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 122,202 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake waring light stays on

exhaust heat sheild inscure

Pass 24 Aug 2006 117,227 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 117,227 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 109,547 miles

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

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

steering rack has slight play

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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L110 HVU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L110 HVU, 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 L110 HVU registered?

L110 HVU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L110 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L110 HVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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