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L84 MHH

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL84 MHH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,001 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,420 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,420 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 61,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 53,929 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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L84 MHH is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L84 MHH, 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 L84 MHH registered?

L84 MHH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L84 MHH safe to buy?

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