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L3 JEA

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,075 mi
Last recorded150,075 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JEA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 150,075 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 150,075 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 145,431 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 145,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 142,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 142,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 140,262 miles

Condensation in O/S headlamp lens

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Very slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 136,225 miles

O/S/Rear inner side light not working

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 136,194 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/Rear inner side light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2009 133,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 127,658 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,604 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 117,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front headlamp lense has slight water droplets on inner cover

Fail 25 Jan 2006 109,145 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 109,145 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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L3 JEA is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L3 JEA, 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 L3 JEA registered?

L3 JEA is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L3 JEA safe to buy?

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