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L720 PWU

1993 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 PWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 130,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosin on front and rear body underside

Fail 25 May 2012 124,310 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 May 2012 124,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 118,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 112,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 May 2010 112,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2009 105,358 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 105,358 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2008 99,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 99,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 92,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 92,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 84,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 84,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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L720 PWU is a 1993 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L720 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 33 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L720 PWU is a 1993 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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