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L426 KDP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 KDP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 141,810 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2012 141,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 133,068 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust centre box cover loose and rattling

exhaust heatshield loose/insecure

offside front lower balljoint worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 125,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,992 miles

n/s/rear tyre on 1.6mm tread limit

pas return pipe to reservoir oil misting

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 108,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,293 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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L426 KDP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L426 KDP, 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 L426 KDP registered?

L426 KDP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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