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L373 HDC

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL373 HDC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 107,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 106,542 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 105,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 104,748 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 103,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 103,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 101,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,319 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 99,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,511 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 98,511 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 95,613 miles

brake pads warning lamp on intermitent

Fail 23 Jan 2009 95,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads warning lamp on intermitent

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,215 miles

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

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

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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L373 HDC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L373 HDC, 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 L373 HDC registered?

L373 HDC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L373 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L373 HDC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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