MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exaust heatshield loose
front tyre size 195/50/15
near side front tyre bald on edges /advice replace/
rear tyre size 205/60/15
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exaust heatshield loose
front tyre size 195/50/15
near side front tyre bald on edges /advice replace/
rear tyre size 205/60/15
IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES
THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS DAMAGED
THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW
THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN
THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
THE N/S/F SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP
THE N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN
THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT
THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS POORLY FITTED
THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES
THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS DAMAGED
THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN LOW
THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN
THE N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
THE N/S/F SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP
THE N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS WORN
THE N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT
THE N/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS POORLY FITTED
THE O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO THE LIMIT
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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L126 NPU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L126 NPU, 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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L126 NPU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1994.
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