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L232 NAV

1994 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,341 mi
Last recorded143,341 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL232 NAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,341 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,221 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept area but encroaching into

towbar electrical connection box insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2008 129,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut.

Slight play in offside front steering arm.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 129,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut.

Rrea exhaust heat shield loose.

Slight play in offside front steering arm.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 123,963 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 123,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipes rusty

lower dash panel above pedals loose

slight cracking at nearside front brake flexi pipe

slight damp at steering rack

slight play at both steering arms

small crack at nearside taillamp lens

small stone chip at zone 'A'in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2005 115,413 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 115,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NAV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L232 NAV, 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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L232 NAV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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