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L7 LNA

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 LNA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 150,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 150,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

OSF TYRE BOLD ON EDGES

Pass 20 Feb 2008 149,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 149,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 137,420 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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L7 LNA is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 L7 LNA, 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 31 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 L7 LNA registered?

L7 LNA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is L7 LNA safe to buy?

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