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L421 PAR

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

232,333 mi
Last recorded232,333 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 PAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 232,333 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill / jacking point very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill / jacking point very rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated small cracks (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 217,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 209,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body work very scruffy

Pass 5 Nov 2012 196,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 179,362 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 161,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 143,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 143,040 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 139,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 128,258 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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L421 PAR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L421 PAR, 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 L421 PAR registered?

L421 PAR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L421 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 PAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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