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L213 WGC

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 WGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 128,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2008 111,875 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

rear pads nearing limit

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 1 Feb 2007 109,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 106,360 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES OUTER CASING PERISHING

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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L213 WGC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L213 WGC, 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 L213 WGC registered?

L213 WGC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L213 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L213 WGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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