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L314 LSO

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,169 mi
Last recorded129,169 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 LSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 129,169 miles

air bag light on

bulbs inop in high mounted stop lamp

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

front brake flexys starting to crack

front indicators starting to fade

front shock absorbers slightly weak

grease on o/s/r hub(c.v.boot not leaking)

rear brakes slightly tight

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

studs missing from exhaust manifold

tinted sunstrip

Fail 4 Aug 2008 129,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

bulbs inop in high mounted stop lamp

front flexys starting to crack

front indicators starting to fade

front shockers slightly weak

grease on o/s/r hub(c.v.boot not leaking)

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

studs missing from exhaust manifold

tinited sunstrip

Fail 29 Jul 2008 129,154 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front indicators starting to fade

bulbs inop in high mounted stop lamp

front brake discs corroded

front flexys starting to crack

grease on o/s/r hub(c.v.boot not leaking)

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

studs missing from exhaust manifold

tinited sunstrip

Pass 20 Jul 2007 118,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 110,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reading just past

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L314 LSO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L314 LSO, 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 L314 LSO registered?

L314 LSO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L314 LSO safe to buy?

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