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L895 VFL

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,206 mi
Last recorded103,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 VFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,206 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,059 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Wing under side corroded , not likely to fall off or cause harm (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Wing underside corroded , but not likely to fall off or cause harm (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,525 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body seal around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear number plates (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly kinked but does not affect brake perfomance

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,344 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe kinked but not affecting its operation

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe kinked but not affecting its operation

nsf/osf shock absorber bump stops deteriotated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,514 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly disformed but not affecting brake performance

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly deformed but not affecting brake performance

Fail 26 Feb 2016 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly disformed but not affecting brake performance

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly deformed but not affecting brake performance

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,342 miles

Both front anti roll bar bush rubbers starting to deteriorate

Headlight incription lighting not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nsf and nsr metal brake pipe bends tight but not affecting brake performance

Nsf brake flexi hose to metal pipe slightly loose in fixture

Nsf bump stop starting to deteriorate

Osf bump stop starting to deteriorate

Very slight play in Nsf shock absorber assembly

Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front anti roll bar bush rubbers starting to deteriorate

Headlight incription lighting not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nsf and nsr metal brake pipe bends tight but not affecting brake performance

Nsf brake flexi hose to metal pipe slightly loose in fixture

Nsf bump stop starting to deteriorate

Osf bump stop starting to deteriorate

Very slight play in Nsf shock absorber assembly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,422 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,663 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 86,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 86,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,618 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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L895 VFL is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue 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 L895 VFL, 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 L895 VFL registered?

L895 VFL is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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