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L335 LSO

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 LSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 103,750 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 103,750 miles

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

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

front exhaust downpipe joint blowing

headlamp aims set at lower limits

rear axle bushes deteriorated close to excess

rear shocks top mountings worn close to excess

rear sill and wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 103,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 103,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear subframe mounting rubbers worn.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

exhaust blow from manifold area.

Pass 17 May 2007 103,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 103,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate condition poor

n/s main beam lamp glass holed

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

rear of both sills corroded

rear subframe/cross member bushes deteriorated close to excess

Pass 9 Jun 2005 99,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 99,058 miles

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

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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L335 LSO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L335 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.

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What year was L335 LSO registered?

L335 LSO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L335 LSO safe to buy?

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