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L682 DKN

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 DKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 136,894 miles

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil leaks from engine.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 136,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks from engine.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 126,127 miles

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Brake hoses perishing.

Brake warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look low.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

Slight noise heard from rear wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 125,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres are close to the limit.

Brake hoses perishing.

Brake warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads look low.

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

Slight noise heard from rear wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 114,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 114,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Accident damage to n/s rear.

Both front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate.

Both front lower outer ball joint starting to deteriorate.

Long travel on handbrake.

Oil on engine.

Rearmost bush in n/s front lower suspension arm starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 103,726 miles

Brake hoses perishing.

Oil on engine.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jun 2006 103,726 miles

Brake hoses perishing.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Oil on engine.

Rear bushes on front suspension arms deteriorating.

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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L682 DKN is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L682 DKN, 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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L682 DKN is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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