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L713 FPE

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL713 FPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Outer/Inner sills/archs rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2017

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer/Inner sills/archs rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance slightly low.

Oil leak ()

Rear archs rusty.

Rear inner archs rusty.

Fail 30 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear inner archs rusty.

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance slightly low.

Oil leak ()

Rear archs rusty.

Pass 5 Aug 2015

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer sills rusted.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rust in outer sills

Fail 18 Aug 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rust in outer sills

Pass 21 Aug 2013 153,342 miles

Oil leak

advise both front inner tyres bold

Fail 21 Aug 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

advise both front inner tyres bold

Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,813 miles

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

Outer sills rusty.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 149,813 miles

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

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

Outer sills rusty.

Pass 23 Aug 2011
Fail 22 Aug 2011

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010
Fail 18 Aug 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 136,390 miles

Surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 127,843 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 121,407 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 121,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 112,179 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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L713 FPE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L713 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 L713 FPE registered?

L713 FPE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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