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L159 NNM

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,431 mi
Last recorded80,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 NNM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 80,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 80,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,844 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 67,917 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 67,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 62,602 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 57,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2008 57,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 50,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,582 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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L159 NNM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L159 NNM, 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 L159 NNM registered?

L159 NNM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L159 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 NNM shows 12 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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