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L891 GYU

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,218 mi
Last recorded199,218 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 GYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 199,218 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 199,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 193,753 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 191,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 191,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 188,861 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 188,861 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 181,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 181,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 174,924 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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L891 GYU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L891 GYU, 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 L891 GYU registered?

L891 GYU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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