MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded,at rear.
reverse lights not working.
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.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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L687 NJO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L687 NJO safe to buy?
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