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L238 HHO

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,499 mi
Last recorded121,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 HHO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 121,499 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 179,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 170,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 164,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 158,794 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 152,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,985 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 113,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 131,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 129,893 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 128,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 128,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 126,944 miles

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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L238 HHO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L238 HHO, 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 L238 HHO registered?

L238 HHO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 July 1994.

Is L238 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L238 HHO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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