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L52 YCN

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 YCN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 128,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front top windscreen cracked

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear and nearside front jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,777 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake application slightly uneven

suspension bushes worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front sills corroded(not in prescribed area)

near side headlamp beam image weak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight rear underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,024 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,890 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2011 82,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both sides front brake pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,287 miles

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

both front brake pipes under wings corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,586 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,419 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 60,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,712 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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L52 YCN 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 82.4%.

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 L52 YCN, 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 L52 YCN registered?

L52 YCN is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L52 YCN safe to buy?

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