MOT Status
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150,925 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear handbrake weak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear handbrake weak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion of both under floor panels
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Both front under floor panels corroding
Corrosion of o/s/f inner wing panel
Corrosion of o/s/f lower wing panel
Rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear number plate deteriorating
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension cross member end bushes deteriorating
Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Corrosion rear brake pipes
Rear cross bar end bushes deteriorating
o/s/r tyre wearing low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 MAY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L40 MAY, 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 L40 MAY registered?
L40 MAY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 February 1994.
Is L40 MAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 MAY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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