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L433 LBW

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,230 mi
Last recorded13,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL433 LBW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,230 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 122,985 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 122,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 116,781 miles

eaxhaust front pipe braket corroded

long travel at parking brake lever

nearside rear arm bush worn

Pass 25 May 2006 112,424 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L433 LBW is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue 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 L433 LBW, 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 L433 LBW registered?

L433 LBW is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L433 LBW safe to buy?

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