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L904 DRU

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL904 DRU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,003 miles

all jacking points and floor of vehicle corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

rear fuel pipe has been catching on the ground

unable to fullty assess welding rerpairs due to heavy covering of under seal

vehicles suspension has been modified

Fail 24 Aug 2022 73,367 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all jacking points and floor of vehicle corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

rear fuel pipe has been catching on the ground

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,791 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,597 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,090 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,889 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crfack

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 56,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crfack

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,244 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,244 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,678 miles

Handbrake travel

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,740 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,011 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,146 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,038 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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L904 DRU is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L904 DRU, 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 L904 DRU registered?

L904 DRU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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