CarVerify

Free Car Check

L210 GND

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 GND
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,287 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2013 101,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f outer sill corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,319 miles

engine and gearbox damp with oil

front number plate cracked

n/s/f outer sill corroding

n/s/r tyre is just above the legal limit

o/s/f tyre has 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

slight movement in n/s/f wishbone rear bush

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,709 miles

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

noise from rear (poss diff )

o/s/r tyre worn just over legal limit 1.6mm

play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

noise from rear (poss diff )

o/s/r tyre worn just over legal limit 1.6mm

play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 7 Dec 2010 87,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake flexis cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on edge & 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,384 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on edge & 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge & 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,903 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge & 3mm tread legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,745 miles

n/s/r brake back plate is damp (Not sure if it is a brake fluid leak)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake back plate is damp (Not sure if it is a brake fluid leak)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,285 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 64,218 miles

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L210 GND is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L210 GND, 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

How do I check the history of L210 GND?

You can check the full history of L210 GND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L210 GND registered?

L210 GND is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L210 GND safe to buy?

The MOT history for L210 GND shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L210 GND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L210 GND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.