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L581 VOY

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 VOY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 100,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,060 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,263 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,900 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Back ONE. (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides inner Edge Plus Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm has Play.

Fail 26 Nov 2016 85,900 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Back ONE. (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides inner Edge Plus Tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor insecure.

Nearside Front Inner Steering Arm has Play.

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 80,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust Mount Insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 64,073 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,073 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,123 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 32,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,036 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L581 VOY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L581 VOY, 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 L581 VOY registered?

L581 VOY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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