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L690 KPP

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,272 mi
Last recorded179,272 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL690 KPP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 179,272 miles

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 29 Dec 2011 174,420 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 20 Jan 2011 168,544 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG DAMP PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2010 165,247 miles

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

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

play in both front lower swivel joints rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2009 161,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 161,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 153,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 145,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 140,695 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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L690 KPP is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L690 KPP, 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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L690 KPP is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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