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L833 NET

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL833 NET
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,030 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,671 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,254 miles

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

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

slight play in os steerihg arm

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,270 miles

Slight play in OS steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,883 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,877 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,195 miles

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

offside front tyre scubbing inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,712 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 57,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L833 NET is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L833 NET, 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 L833 NET registered?

L833 NET is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L833 NET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L833 NET shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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