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L687 NJO

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,428 mi
Last recorded86,428 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 NJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,151 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

No reverse lights

Passenger seat doesnt fold from side handle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 80,151 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust heat sheilds loose

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

No reverse lights

Passenger seat doesnt fold from side handle

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,447 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded,at rear.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded,at rear.

handbrake travel long.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,968 miles

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

battery in/secure

freeplay n/s/f suspension

front brake pads on approx 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 60,810 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake lever travel.

oil leak from engine

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

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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L687 NJO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L687 NJO, 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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What year was L687 NJO registered?

L687 NJO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L687 NJO safe to buy?

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