MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1990 engine fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1990 engine fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside hand brake cable outter cover broken
underbody starting to corrode
Battery insecure
Brake pad warning lamp on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front strut brace fitted incorrectly
Front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Battery insecure
Brake pad warning lamp on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front strut brace fitted incorrectly
Front wheel bearings slightly noisey
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear diff loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L167 VBY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VBY, 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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L167 VBY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 February 1994.
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