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L419 UNJ

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,638 mi
Last recorded155,638 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL419 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2010 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f screen wash in op

Pass 28 Nov 2009 146,113 miles

both front flexible brake hoses heavily perished.

nearside windscreen washer weak.

oil leak[s].

travel in footbrake.

travel in handbrake leaver.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 136,417 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside frontbump stop split

Fail 15 Nov 2008 136,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside frontbump stop split

Pass 8 Dec 2007 127,133 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 126,915 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear just acceptable.

nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

offside front tyre on legal limit on edges.

power steerin resevoir and pipes damp with fluid but no0 leak found at time of test.

skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 116,289 miles

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

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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L419 UNJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L419 UNJ, 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 L419 UNJ registered?

L419 UNJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L419 UNJ safe to buy?

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