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L338 NVX

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,843 mi
Last recorded166,843 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 NVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 166,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 166,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 161,263 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,326 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,228 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 147,950 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,663 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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L338 NVX is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L338 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L338 NVX registered?

L338 NVX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 January 1994.

Is L338 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L338 NVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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