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L493 NGX

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,254 mi
Last recorded157,254 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 NGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2007 157,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 157,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 154,159 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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L493 NGX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L493 NGX, 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 L493 NGX registered?

L493 NGX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L493 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L493 NGX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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