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L24 FBO

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,585 mi
Last recorded114,585 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 FBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,585 miles

Both rear bump stops damaged + insecure

Corrosion to nearside + offside front floors

Heavy corrosion to offside rear jacking point

Light switch is faulty

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

Offside front inner wing holed + corroded

Offside rear brake pipe has been greased

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

20% imbalance front axle

Both rear bump stops damaged + insecure

Corrosion to nearside + offside front floors

Heavy corrosion to offside rear jacking point

Light switch is faulty

Nearside rear inner side light not working

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

Offside front inner wing holed + corroded

Offside rear brake pipe has been greased

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 5 May 2015 106,891 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear seat belt not retracting without help

Fail 5 May 2015 106,891 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 103,035 miles

small chips front windscreen

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

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

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

front coil springs are corroded

power steering pump hose is damp

rear suspension arm mounting prescribed areas are slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

front coil springs are corroded

power steering pump hose is damp

rear suspension arm mounting prescribed areas are slightly corroded

small chips front windscreen

Pass 7 May 2013 98,731 miles

corrosion offside rear inner sill

corrosion offside rear jacking block

front windscreen wipers are smearing

Fail 7 May 2013 98,731 miles

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

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner sill

corrosion offside rear jacking block

front windscreen wipers are smearing

Pass 10 May 2012 92,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 90,021 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 85,161 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 85,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 68,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s + o/s rear metal brake pads

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,875 miles

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

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

front brake pads very low

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2006 58,601 miles

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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L24 FBO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L24 FBO, 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 L24 FBO registered?

L24 FBO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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