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L707 AKH

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 AKH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,129 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,802 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 70,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 65,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 65,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,199 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 54,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,552 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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L707 AKH is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L707 AKH, 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 L707 AKH registered?

L707 AKH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L707 AKH safe to buy?

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