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L881 RNG

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,202 mi
Last recorded149,202 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 RNG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 149,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 144,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 135,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 127,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,796 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 113,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 113,567 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 111,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,021 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 109,741 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front number plate slight dammage

Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,114 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to windscreen

front tie bar bushes perished

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,442 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 93,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 93,101 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,076 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L881 RNG is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L881 RNG, 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 L881 RNG registered?

L881 RNG is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L881 RNG safe to buy?

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