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L662 LFC

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,711 mi
Last recorded162,711 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 LFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,711 miles

Offside Front 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)

ns front tyre damaged on outer wall

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but supports exhaust

rear tyres wearing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 162,711 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front 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)

ns front tyre damaged on outer wall

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but supports exhaust

rear tyres wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 158,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in o/s headlamp

front exhaust mount in poor condition

front number plate damaged

front seatbelts slow to retract

many front suspension bushes in poor condition

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre badly distorted + bald inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner side lamps not working

rear tyres/wheels distorted

slight front brake judder

windscreen scratched + chipped

Fail 12 Oct 2009

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in o/s headlamp

front exhaust mount in poor condition

front number plate damaged

front seatbelts slow to retract

many front suspension bushes in poor condition

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre badly distorted + bald inner edge

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner side lamps not working

rear tyres/wheels distorted

slight front brake judder

windscreen scratched + chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2008 153,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip in screen

Fail 13 Oct 2008 153,010 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Sep 2007 138,591 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 138,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 134,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 128,469 miles

low effort from off side rear hand brake

Fail 16 Mar 2006 128,469 miles

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

low effort from off side rear hand brake

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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L662 LFC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L662 LFC, 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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L662 LFC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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