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L808 WLK

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 WLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,079 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,853 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,564 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 80,564 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 76,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 75,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 73,324 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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L808 WLK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L808 WLK, 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 L808 WLK registered?

L808 WLK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L808 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L808 WLK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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