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L522 YAG

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,860 mi
Last recorded166,860 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 YAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 166,860 miles

nearside front outer sill damaged

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

slight dampness nearside front strut

Fail 19 Mar 2010 166,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

nearside front outer sill damaged

slight dampness nearside front strut

Fail 12 Feb 2010 164,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

nearside sill corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 151,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 140,723 miles

n/s & o/s/r suspension arm bushes (front) deteriating

Pass 13 Nov 2006 134,255 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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L522 YAG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L522 YAG, 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 L522 YAG registered?

L522 YAG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L522 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 YAG shows 6 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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