MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ABS warning lamp came on at time of test and went off again
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s mirror has temporary repair glass
slight corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules
some corrosion on bodywork but ok
some corrosion on fuel lines
some suspension bushes slighly deteriorated
surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
oil over various componants and steering componants of under vehicle unable to find where its comeing from
parking brake lever comes up slightly high but rbt readings ok
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
oil over various componants and steering componants of under vehicle unable to find where its comeing from
parking brake lever comes up slightly high but rbt readings ok
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L342 HYM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L342 HYM, 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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L342 HYM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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