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L639 APK

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,281 mi
Last recorded150,281 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL639 APK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 150,281 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded not holed

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 150,281 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded not holed

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,955 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 149,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 149,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 149,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 149,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 146,975 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 146,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2007 145,974 miles

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

nearside handbrake reading far less than offside

rear brakes squeal

rerar brakes out of balance

srs warning lamp on with engine running

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Aug 2006 143,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 141,890 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 141,848 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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L639 APK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L639 APK, 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 L639 APK registered?

L639 APK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L639 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L639 APK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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