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L71 TVV

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,989 mi
Last recorded93,989 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 TVV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 81,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 77,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,326 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,137 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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L71 TVV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L71 TVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L71 TVV registered?

L71 TVV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L71 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L71 TVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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