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L431 MJH

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 MJH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 140,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 140,200 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements,advise parking brake inspected soon.

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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L431 MJH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L431 MJH, 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 L431 MJH registered?

L431 MJH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L431 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 MJH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L431 MJH have outstanding finance?

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