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L487 EEL

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,914 mi
Last recorded154,914 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL487 EEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 154,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion offside rear floor panel

Pass 18 Nov 2009

this vehicle was presented for test with only the drivers seat installed.no other seats were present & no other seat belts present.mileage was also not displayed.vehicle tested as presented.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 124,478 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 124,478 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 122,570 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 122,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 113,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 107,741 miles

both rear tyres on limit

wear in steering rack

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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L487 EEL is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L487 EEL, 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 L487 EEL registered?

L487 EEL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L487 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L487 EEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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