MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advise the offside rear floor is corroded
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brakes imbalance
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brakes imbalance
o/s rear brake slightly binding
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear number plate starting to deteriate
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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L191 WAM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 L191 WAM, 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 L191 WAM registered?
L191 WAM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.
Is L191 WAM safe to buy?
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