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L301 TPT

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,866 mi
Last recorded117,866 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 TPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 117,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fel pipes corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 112,461 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

g/box oil leak

n//sr seat belt stalk damaged

n/s/ f brake discs backplate insecure

slight play at o/s str rack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 112,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

g/box oil leak

n//sr seat belt stalk damaged

n/s/ f brake discs backplate insecure

slight play at o/s str rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 106,131 miles

exh middle sect clamp corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2005 100,735 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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L301 TPT is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L301 TPT, 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 L301 TPT registered?

L301 TPT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 1994.

Is L301 TPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 TPT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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