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L260 RUM

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 RUM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre outer walls scuffed

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre outer walls scuffed

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,999 miles

ABS lamp was showing then turned off

front number plate craked

front pads low

n/s rear brakes slightly binding

o/s front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 71,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,274 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 67,572 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,077 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre wall cracked

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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L260 RUM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L260 RUM, 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 L260 RUM registered?

L260 RUM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L260 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L260 RUM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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