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L442 DPM

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,962 mi
Last recorded126,962 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 DPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 126,962 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 126,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 115,884 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front floor pans slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 115,884 miles

discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front floor pans slightly corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 110,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 101,553 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 101,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,154 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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L442 DPM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L442 DPM, 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 L442 DPM registered?

L442 DPM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L442 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 DPM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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