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L776 OYC

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 OYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 30 May 2018 130,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2017 120,845 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper spring mount chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear inner wing cover loose.

Rear driveshaft gators deteriorated and perished ..all 4

extensive corrosion on rear chassis and suspension components.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,885 miles

All rear c.v gaitors deteriorated

Front Both inner steering rack joints worn

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,895 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,918 miles

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear drive shaft outer c.v.gators deteriorated.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,816 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear drive shaft cv gators perished (all)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

all rear driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

both front tyres @ 2.5mm in tread depth

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Oct 2012 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

all rear driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

both front tyres @ 2.5mm in tread depth

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,513 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Drivers seat damaged/broken but not insecure or unsafe!

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear (inner & outer) C.V gaitors perrished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,357 miles

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

All Rear C.V Gaitors perished

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,357 miles

All Rear C.V Gaitors perished

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s head lamp adjuster broken aim just with-in the criteria

n/s rear tyre started to wear on inside

o/s wiper b lade split on the end

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s head lamp adjuster broken aim just with-in the criteria

n/s rear tyre started to wear on inside

o/s wiper b lade split on the end

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,743 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN...AIM JUST WITHIN LIMITS.

REAR NO.PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND SCRUBBING ON INSIDED EDGES,

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 90,324 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,254 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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L776 OYC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L776 OYC, 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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L776 OYC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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