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L861 WVL

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,235 mi
Last recorded186,235 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 WVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2013 186,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 178,538 miles

advise n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

advise o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 170,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

signs of corrosion around n/s/r jacking point

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre showing wear to inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 148,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 139,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,756 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 112,520 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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L861 WVL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L861 WVL, 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 L861 WVL registered?

L861 WVL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L861 WVL safe to buy?

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