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L807 HBL

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL807 HBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 108,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 108,326 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,487 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 138,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 130,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,542 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,438 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 124,175 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s handbrake operating slower than n/s

Pass 10 Sep 2010 113,390 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm &perished sidewalls

Fail 10 Sep 2010 113,390 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm &perished sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2009 106,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 106,431 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 8 Aug 2008 101,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,072 miles

note O/S/F headlamp cracked

note rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 88,681 miles

Metal brake pipes at rear are showing signs of corrosion.

Offside headlamp glass is cracked but beam image is not affected.

Rear silencer is showing signs of corrosion.

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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L807 HBL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L807 HBL, 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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L807 HBL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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