MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
low effort from off side rear hand brake
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?
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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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