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L849 HYF

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL849 HYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,964 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to front number plate

offside front play in steering arm

oil seepage from engine

Fail 27 Nov 2009 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to front number plate

offside front play in steering arm

oil seepage from engine

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,010 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake pipe rusty

play in offside front wheel bearing

problem selecting gears poss clutch master or slave cylinder

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,969 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake pipe rusty

play in offside front wheel bearing

problem selecting gears poss clutch master or slave cylinder

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2007 103,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

Fail 8 Dec 2007 103,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

spare wheel is on nearside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,786 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 98,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre joint loose

Pass 24 Sep 2005 93,113 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in offside front wheel

Spare on offside rear

Fail 24 Sep 2005 93,113 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in offside front wheel

Spare on offside rear

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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L849 HYF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L849 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 L849 HYF registered?

L849 HYF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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