MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
diff leaks
hand brake travel
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L160 SUB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L160 SUB, 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 L160 SUB registered?
L160 SUB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 13 January 1994.
Is L160 SUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L160 SUB shows 3 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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