CarVerify

Free Car Check

L564 DAG

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL564 DAG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,110 miles

HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED UP

RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT HOUSE LEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 126,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED UP

RADIATOR AND THERMOSTAT HOUSE LEAK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 123,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 121,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,698 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PAS pipes corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 115,405 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 100,881 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L564 DAG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L564 DAG, 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

How do I check the history of L564 DAG?

You can check the full history of L564 DAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L564 DAG registered?

L564 DAG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L564 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L564 DAG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L564 DAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L564 DAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.