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L300 TRC

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,484 mi
Last recorded53,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 TRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 53,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 53,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 53,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 203,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 203,253 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 202,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 199,199 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 194,202 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 183,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 183,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 175,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 138,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,701 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 59,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 124,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 124,519 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,293 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 116,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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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L300 TRC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 L300 TRC, 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 31 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 L300 TRC registered?

L300 TRC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L300 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 TRC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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