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L838 HOE

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 HOE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 136,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 131,397 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 131,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 125,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 121,019 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 116,698 miles

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

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

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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L838 HOE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L838 HOE, 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 L838 HOE registered?

L838 HOE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L838 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L838 HOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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