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L884 BJF

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 BJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2014 123,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake fluid level low

front of prop shaft louling under side of vehicle,

n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts stif when releasd

Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,964 miles

Both front brake pipes to hoses surface rusted

Both rear brake pipes to hoses surface rusted

N/S Headlight glass cracked

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 118,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,923 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,923 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 114,923 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,917 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 94,922 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 88,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 82,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,793 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,570 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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L884 BJF is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L884 BJF, 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 L884 BJF registered?

L884 BJF is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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