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L167 OKU

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 OKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 142,873 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

signs of corrosion on rear exhaust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2005 140,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 140,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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L167 OKU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver 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 L167 OKU, 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 L167 OKU registered?

L167 OKU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L167 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L167 OKU 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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