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L411 UFG

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL411 UFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 121,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 6 Sep 2011 121,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,335 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 112,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 109,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 109,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 104,351 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 99,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 99,402 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both wiper blades have split ends

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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L411 UFG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L411 UFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L411 UFG registered?

L411 UFG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L411 UFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L411 UFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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