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L204 SMB

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,624 mi
Last recorded173,624 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL204 SMB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 173,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 19 Nov 2011 173,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 161,931 miles

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 161,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 1 Dec 2010 161,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

some damage on offside front wing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,876 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 151,851 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 142,507 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 142,076 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 135,454 miles

some uneveness rear brakes but not excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2006 129,989 miles

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

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

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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L204 SMB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L204 SMB, 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 L204 SMB registered?

L204 SMB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L204 SMB safe to buy?

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