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L184 UHW

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL184 UHW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,011 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) n/s and o/s front (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked front (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,109 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 103,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 101,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 98,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play near side front inner rack ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2011 96,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 93,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 89,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting vieew to rear

Pass 3 May 2008 86,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 83,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,569 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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L184 UHW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L184 UHW, 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 L184 UHW registered?

L184 UHW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L184 UHW safe to buy?

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