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L679 GFR

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

502,201 mi
Last recorded502,201 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 GFR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 502,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 502,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 488,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 488,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 457,452 miles

N/S Headlamp,Dip Beam Did Not Come On When O/S Was On,But Came On Shortly After And Stayed On.

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

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

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

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

Plastic Trim At N/S/F Seat Belt Receiver Is Missing (Receiver Working Ok).

Various Oil Leaks.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 457,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S Headlamp,Dip Beam Did Not Come On When O/S Was On,But Came On Shortly After And Stayed On.

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic Trim At N/S/F Seat Belt Receiver Is Missing (Receiver Working Ok).

Various Oil Leaks.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 434,875 miles

Corrosion+Hole At N/S/F Inner Wing Area,Close To Various Suspension Perscribed Areas.

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

N/S/F Seat Belt Receiver,Plastic Covers Missing (Not Affecting Operation).

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

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

Various Engine Oil Leaks.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 400,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 366,736 miles

N/S/F Seat Belt Receiver,Plasic Covers Missing (Not Affecting Operation).

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 366,058 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

N/S/F Seat Belt Receiver,Plasic Covers Missing (Not Affecting Operation).

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 321,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 321,278 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 271,617 miles

Parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 20 Dec 2005 240,730 miles

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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L679 GFR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L679 GFR, 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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L679 GFR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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