MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both front flexi hoses perished
Both rear outer wheel arches corroded
Both rear shocks corroded at upper attachments
Both rear steel brake pipes rusty.
Both rear tyres perished & cracking
Corrosion to both rear inner sills arount jacking points
Front to rear steel brake pipe at rear 'T' section corroded
Nearside rear CV boot split
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear shock absorbers top shafts corroded
nearside front brake hose worn
nearside rear drive shaft inner and outer cv boots spilt
offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heat shield by exhaust insecure
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L4 GSC 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 L4 GSC, 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.
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What year was L4 GSC registered?
L4 GSC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1994.
Is L4 GSC safe to buy?
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