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L434 TTP

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,113 mi
Last recorded158,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 TTP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 158,113 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe at rail perished

os handbrake slightly low reading

osr arch rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2008 137,428 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 137,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust metal cover loose

Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,088 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 126,088 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 111,527 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 11,470 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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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L434 TTP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 L434 TTP, 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 L434 TTP registered?

L434 TTP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L434 TTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L434 TTP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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