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L132 PYB

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 PYB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,584 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,437 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

body damage n/s o/s rear boot lid

engine drive belt excessively splitting/cracking

front exhaust mounting excessively corroded+ insecure

long travel foot brake

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s front discs excessively worn + corroded

n/s o/s front washers poor performance

n/s rear hand brake poor performance

o/s front seat dont retract back

slight play n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension z-arm bushes + becoming excessively splitting/cracking

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2010 84,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers wiper split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,676 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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L132 PYB 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 66.7%.

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 L132 PYB, 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 L132 PYB registered?

L132 PYB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 1994.

Is L132 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L132 PYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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