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L141 XLP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,269 mi
Last recorded282,269 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 XLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 282,269 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front fog light lens are cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2014 282,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front fog light lens are cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2014 268,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 268,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 257,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 244,423 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 224,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 224,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 215,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 215,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 208,595 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 208,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 199,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 189,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 172,902 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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L141 XLP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L141 XLP, 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 L141 XLP registered?

L141 XLP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L141 XLP safe to buy?

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