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L606 TNJ

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL606 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 174,033 miles

brake warning lamp stays on

battery insecure

bonnet and front bumper slight damage

both front and offside rear jacking point rubbers missing

both front lower suspension ball joints slight movement

both rear seatbelt buckles slight damage

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

horn switch modified

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside mirror glass small crack

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside rear exterior door handle damaged

outer sill panels, floors and rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

reverse lamps not working

steering column slight movement

steering rack slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2011 174,032 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

battery insecure

bonnet and front bumper slight damage

both front and offside rear jacking point rubbers missing

both front lower suspension ball joints slight movement

both rear seatbelt buckles slight damage

brake warning lamp stays on

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

horn switch modified

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front brake hose starting to crack/ perish

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

nearside mirror glass small crack

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

offside rear exterior door handle damaged

outer sill panels, floors and rear wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

reverse lamps not working

steering column slight movement

steering rack slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2007 170,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes take a long time to activate fully, †Handbrake low efficency on nearside

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 170,463 miles

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

Rear brakes take a long time to activate fully, †Handbrake low efficency on nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 153,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 153,664 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front windowa may be tinted too dark

Pass 9 Jun 2005 142,408 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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L606 TNJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L606 TNJ, 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 L606 TNJ registered?

L606 TNJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L606 TNJ safe to buy?

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