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L337 NVX

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,756 mi
Last recorded156,756 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL337 NVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 156,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted and corredeod (6.1.2 (a))

body filler on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

Fail 18 Aug 2022 156,756 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted and corredeod (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 156,468 miles

Nearside sill in general is coroded

engine mounts deteriated

suspension in general is coroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 156,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both engine mounts deteriated

n/s sill in general is coroded

o/s sill in general is coroded

rear suspension in general is coroded

wipers deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,983 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers deteriated

engine mounts coroded

n/s sill in general is coroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 147,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 13 Jan 2016 147,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Oct 2014 143,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both fornt wipers slightly deteriated

both sills coroded and have welded repairs

centre exhaust section fowling on body

engine mounts coroded

n/s/f jacking point coroded to holes not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Oct 2014 143,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both fornt wipers slightly deteriated

both sills coroded and have welded repairs

centre exhaust section fowling on body

engine mounts coroded

n/s/f jacking point coroded to holes not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2013 142,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front bump stops deteriated

both rear bump stops deteriated

slight corosion on n/s/ sill not considered excessive

Fail 13 Aug 2013 142,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front bump stops deteriated

both rear bump stops deteriated

corosion on n/s front and rear sill but not considered excessive

corosion on o/s/r sill but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Jul 2012 138,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear roadspring base of spring broke off still seated ok

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 138,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear roadspring base of spring broke off still seated ok

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 125,477 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM + PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE 3MM + PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Fail 24 May 2010 125,477 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM + PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE 3MM + PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED NOT BLOWING

Pass 13 Feb 2009 119,564 miles

Offside front wheel buckled

Fail 12 Feb 2009 119,564 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front wheel buckled

Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,975 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 114,975 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 106,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 105,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L337 NVX is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L337 NVX, 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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L337 NVX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1994.

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