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L623 GKJ

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,864 mi
Last recorded153,864 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 153,864 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 153,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 149,296 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 14 Jul 2010 149,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 23 Dec 2009 149,296 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 145,307 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs light come on and went out while doing brake test

dampness on pas pipe

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2008 145,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs light come on and went out while doing brake test

dampness on pas pipe

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 140,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 140,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 136,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 136,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre 2mm. Rear boot air spoiler loose.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L623 GKJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L623 GKJ, 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 L623 GKJ registered?

L623 GKJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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