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L549 KNT

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 KNT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,439 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 95,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 95,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 89,473 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

battery insecure

front discs coroaded slightly

front pads next service

rear metal break pipes coroaded slightly

strong advise near side front tyre worn outside edge

strong advise near side rear tyre worn close to marker bars

Pass 3 Jan 2006 89,473 miles

battery insecure

front discs coroaded slightly

front pads next service

rear metal break pipes coroaded slightly

strong advise near side front tyre worn outside edge

strong advise near side rear tyre worn close to marker bars

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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L549 KNT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L549 KNT, 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 L549 KNT registered?

L549 KNT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L549 KNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 KNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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