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L848 HYF

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL848 HYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,039 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

nearside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 121,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

nearside rear shock absorber upper bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,398 miles

os and ns rear outer metalbrake pipes are surface corroded

slight play in osf lower arm inner mount

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os and ns rear outer metalbrake pipes are surface corroded

slight play in osf lower arm inner mount

Fail 14 Jun 2013 95,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2011 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f+n/s/f tyres ceacked

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 81,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 73,864 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,903 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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L848 HYF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L848 HYF, 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 L848 HYF registered?

L848 HYF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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