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L4 GSC

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,557 mi
Last recorded178,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 GSC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 178,557 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 178,557 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 174,568 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 171,194 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 164,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 159,423 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 151,573 miles

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.

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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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.

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