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L892 ONO

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,776 mi
Last recorded159,776 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 ONO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 157,043 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 157,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 152,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 150,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 147,268 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2008 147,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 141,001 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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L892 ONO is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L892 ONO, 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 L892 ONO registered?

L892 ONO is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L892 ONO safe to buy?

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