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L15 DES

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,190 mi
Last recorded109,190 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 DES
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 109,190 miles

advise deteration rear number plate

advise detersion os sill

advise slighht play osf steering raack

rear brake pipes slight rusted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 109,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight play osf sterring rack

slight deterartion on rear number plate

Fail 18 Sep 2009 108,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise slight play osf sterring rack

slight deterartion on rear number plate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,189 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,117 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 67,315 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 67,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,103 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket incorrect exhaust slightly loose

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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L15 DES is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L15 DES, 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 L15 DES registered?

L15 DES is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L15 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 DES shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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