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L329 TBR

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

163,082 mi
Last recorded163,082 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 TBR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 163,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 162,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 160,949 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 159,757 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 157,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 154,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 151,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 148,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,269 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 127,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 98,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,061 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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L329 TBR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L329 TBR, 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 L329 TBR registered?

L329 TBR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L329 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L329 TBR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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