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L40 MAY

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,925 mi
Last recorded150,925 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MAY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,925 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 150,907 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 148,142 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 145,292 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,930 miles

Corrosion of both under floor panels

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,754 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 138,695 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 131,390 miles

Both front under floor panels corroding

Corrosion of o/s/f inner wing panel

Corrosion of o/s/f lower wing panel

Pass 18 May 2018 126,629 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2018 126,629 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 123,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 123,842 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,797 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Corrosion rear brake pipes

Rear cross bar end bushes deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 108,326 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 100,321 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 100,321 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 91,859 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,859 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 81,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 80,023 miles

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?

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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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.

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