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L321 HDB

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 HDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2011 145,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 138,931 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

front plate cracked

offside rear shocker cover insecure

steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2009 132,571 miles

airbag light on

both brake pipes to rear flexys(next to fuel tank) heavily corroded not pitted

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust support bracket deteriorated exhaust still secure

n/s front brake pipe heavily corroded

n/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s front jacking point rubber missing

o/s headlamp steaming up inside slightly not affecting beam image

o/s rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

o/s washer jet inop still clearing ok with n/s jet

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 26 Feb 2009 132,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

both brake pipes to rear flexys(next to fuel tank) heavily corroded not pitted

both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

exhaust heatshield insecure

front exhaust support bracket deteriorated exhaust still secure

n/s front brake pipe heavily corroded

n/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

o/s front jacking point rubber missing

o/s headlamp steaming up inside slightly not affecting beam image

o/s rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

o/s washer jet inop still clearing ok with n/s jet

slight oil leak around engine and gearbox

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,704 miles

airbag light on

both rear brake pipes to and from flexys heavily corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded to excess exhaust still secure

front to rear exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s front brake pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 112,498 miles

offside nearside front wishbone bushes starting to unbond.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 104,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes beside tank corroded

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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L321 HDB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green 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 L321 HDB, 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 L321 HDB registered?

L321 HDB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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