MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,308 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Coolant leak
slight bind to n/s/f brake
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L235 PAV 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 66.7%.
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 L235 PAV, 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 L235 PAV registered?
L235 PAV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 1994.
Is L235 PAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L235 PAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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