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L354 LNB

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,883 mi
Last recorded139,883 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL354 LNB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 139,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 134,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 17 Sep 2009 134,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2007 129,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 129,151 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 122,100 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 122,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 116,250 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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L354 LNB is a 1994 BMW 316 in White 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 L354 LNB, 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 L354 LNB registered?

L354 LNB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L354 LNB safe to buy?

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