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L271 LCW

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 LCW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,859 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 115,343 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,287 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 111,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,906 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre,outer sidewall scuffed and tread worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working.

Offside front tyre,bit perished and tread worn inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 100,607 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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L271 LCW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue 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 L271 LCW, 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 L271 LCW registered?

L271 LCW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L271 LCW safe to buy?

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