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L673 VBY

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,563 mi
Last recorded186,563 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL673 VBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 186,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no plater distorting

Fail 29 Nov 2010 186,559 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear no plater distorting

Pass 3 Dec 2009 183,395 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 183,395 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 183,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 176,819 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 172,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 165,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 159,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L673 VBY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L673 VBY, 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 L673 VBY registered?

L673 VBY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L673 VBY safe to buy?

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