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L33 WEV

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,300 mi
Last recorded200,300 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 WEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2015 200,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 195,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 189,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 182,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 178,376 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 174,597 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 168,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 164,247 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 162,190 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 157,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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L33 WEV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 L33 WEV, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L33 WEV registered?

L33 WEV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is L33 WEV safe to buy?

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