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L372 EWP

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,988 mi
Last recorded164,988 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL372 EWP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 164,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

front tyres age cracked and split

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 17 May 2014 154,980 miles

front coil springs corroded

front tyres age cracked

offside headlight lens damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 154,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres age cracked

offside headlight lens damaged

Pass 7 May 2013 147,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 141,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2011 134,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 127,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 120,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 113,595 miles

chip in o/s headlight

exhaust rear section corroding + bracket broken

stering column heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 106,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 99,100 miles

front brake pads thin

front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank corroding

rear axle carrier bushes heavily split

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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L372 EWP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L372 EWP, 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 L372 EWP registered?

L372 EWP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L372 EWP safe to buy?

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