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L515 ADG

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,104 mi
Last recorded129,104 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 ADG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,665 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,637 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,026 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 93,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all brakes badly rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 90,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,617 miles

front number plate need changing soon

n/s/f bottom inner bush slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate need changing soon

n/s/f bottom inner bush slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2009 157,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel metal pipes corrsion starting

Pass 19 Mar 2009 157,975 miles

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

fuel metal pipes corrsion starting

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,754 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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L515 ADG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L515 ADG, 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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L515 ADG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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