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L155 WLM

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,846 mi
Last recorded64,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 WLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 64,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 64,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2025 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 58,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits catalyst?! 0.67 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,872 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 54,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear subframe mounting (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear subframe mounting (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2015 54,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,392 miles

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

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

Park brake release button doesn't stick out as it's supposed to but can be satisfactorily operated

Rear tyres very perished/cracked

Pass 28 May 2013 54,085 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2013 54,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 53,712 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 53,712 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 53,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 53,088 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 51,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,546 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 48,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,617 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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L155 WLM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L155 WLM, 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 L155 WLM registered?

L155 WLM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L155 WLM shows 24 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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