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L514 XLP

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 XLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 85,274 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 85,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,949 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,992 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 81,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 80,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,670 miles

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

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

nearsidefront tyre wall damaged slightley

Pass 6 Mar 2010 74,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,651 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,371 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L514 XLP is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L514 XLP, 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 L514 XLP registered?

L514 XLP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L514 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L514 XLP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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