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L232 LBE

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 LBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,385 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 168,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch battery area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 168,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s from mains on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2018 163,434 miles

some corrosion to fuel pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

Fail 23 Jul 2018 163,433 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from t junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion to fuel pipe

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,242 miles

n/s fuel line corroded

n/s/f o/s/f brake disk back plates corroded

some corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe to brake flexi hose

Fail 1 Aug 2017 155,242 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s fuel line corroded

n/s/f o/s/f brake disk back plates corroded

some corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe to brake flexi hose

Pass 27 Jul 2016 146,378 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake disk back plates corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 146,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f o/s/f brake disk back plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 137,748 miles

some blowing to rear exhaust joint

some corrosion to fuel lines

some corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

some corrosion to o/s/f floor to sill by drain hole

Fail 27 Jul 2015 137,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some blowing to rear exhaust joint

some corrosion to fuel lines

some corrosion to n/s/r front to rear brake pipe

some corrosion to o/s/f floor to sill by drain hole

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,425 miles

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

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

nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth inner/outter edges and on 1.6mm

offside front sill to floor corroded to excess not in any prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth inner/outter edges and on 1.6mm

offside front sill to floor corroded to excess not in any prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2012 115,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 107,983 miles

brake pipe to the first nearside rear brake hose corroded

unable to see front brake pads properly to inspect

Fail 11 Jul 2011 107,961 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to the first nearside rear brake hose corroded

unable to see front brake pads properly to inspect

Pass 16 Jul 2010 101,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,091 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 95,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 69,804 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L232 LBE is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 L232 LBE, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L232 LBE is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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