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L693 MJO

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,571 mi
Last recorded96,571 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 MJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,716 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 92,489 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,088 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,086 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 89,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,470 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

general corrosion under car

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion under car

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,599 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 81,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 74,141 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear..

front brake pads on or around 3mm..

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm outer 3/4 band, but worn lower outer tread pattern..

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern..

sweat leak on power steering pipe..

Fail 5 Jun 2010 74,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at rear..

front brake pads on or around 3mm..

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm outer 3/4 band, but worn lower outer tread pattern..

offside front tyre cracking in tread pattern..

sweat leak on power steering pipe..

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 60,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,684 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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L693 MJO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L693 MJO, 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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L693 MJO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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