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L429 XEY

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 XEY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2006 112,610 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

advise rear number plate

bushes in front arms cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

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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L429 XEY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L429 XEY, 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 L429 XEY registered?

L429 XEY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L429 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L429 XEY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L429 XEY have outstanding finance?

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