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L30 AMS

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,316 mi
Last recorded78,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 AMS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 75,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,252 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,252 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 74,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,997 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,987 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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L30 AMS is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L30 AMS, 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 L30 AMS registered?

L30 AMS is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L30 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 AMS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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