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L710 FPE

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,440 mi
Last recorded172,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 FPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 172,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2012 172,005 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber bush showing wear

o/s headlamp showing condensation

o/s/f inner wheel arch showing corrosion

o/s/f seat belt harness needs attention

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 163,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 155,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 155,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 147,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 147,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 142,117 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 142,107 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 131,087 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 123,022 miles

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

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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L710 FPE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L710 FPE, 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 L710 FPE registered?

L710 FPE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L710 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L710 FPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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