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L483 PVG

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,160 mi
Last recorded180,160 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL483 PVG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 180,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 180,153 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 110,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front prop rubber donut damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 159,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 147,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 147,552 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2004 127,958 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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L483 PVG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L483 PVG, 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 L483 PVG registered?

L483 PVG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L483 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L483 PVG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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