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L780 NRC

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,958 mi
Last recorded136,958 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 NRC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 136,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 136,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,718 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 111,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 102,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 84,318 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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L780 NRC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L780 NRC, 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 L780 NRC registered?

L780 NRC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 21 January 1994.

Is L780 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L780 NRC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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