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L731 YDL

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 YDL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on cracks on outer tread

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,219 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre on cracks on outer tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,491 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,405 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 68,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,276 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,202 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

brake warning lamp illuminated

front discs becoming worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer tyre wall has small tear

nearside rear tyre just on wear indicators and cracking on outer wall

offside front steering rack arm has slight free play

offside rear tyre has plug repair

offside windscreen washer pipe leaking into engine bay - but clearing screen o.k

rear brake pipes forward of brake hoses corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2006 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

brake warning lamp illuminated

front discs becoming worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer tyre wall has small tear

nearside rear tyre just on wear indicators and cracking on outer wall

offside front steering rack arm has slight free play

offside rear tyre has plug repair

offside windscreen washer pipe leaking into engine bay - but clearing screen o.k

rear brake pipes forward of brake hoses corroding

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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L731 YDL 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 61.5%.

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 L731 YDL, 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 L731 YDL registered?

L731 YDL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 8 July 1994.

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