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L259 VNJ

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,433 mi
Last recorded124,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 VNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,106 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 114,371 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 112,851 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 110,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,075 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 108,030 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 105,152 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

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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L259 VNJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L259 VNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L259 VNJ registered?

L259 VNJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L259 VNJ safe to buy?

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