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L695 MJO

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,656 mi
Last recorded187,656 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL695 MJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 187,656 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os sill damaged

osf tyre rubber slightly cracking on inside wall

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 187,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os sill damaged

osf tyre rubber slightly cracking on inside wall

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 183,568 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 183,658 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 178,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 178,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 174,527 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 174,527 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 167,465 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle all prescirbed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2010 167,461 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle all prescirbed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2009 159,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 159,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 148,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 138,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 138,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

tyre/ flxi cracked/

Pass 16 Nov 2006 126,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 120,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 120,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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L695 MJO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L695 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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L695 MJO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 5 July 1994.

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