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L916 HUU

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,877 mi
Last recorded160,877 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 HUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 160,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front discs slightly worn

high hand brake travel

Pass 19 Feb 2010 156,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 156,485 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn

o/s front brake pipe rusty and o/s rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2007 150,714 miles

o/s front and o/s rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2006 144,730 miles

same as sheet number 430037246461

Fail 13 Dec 2006 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar link pin bush split

o/s front and n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2005 138,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 138,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 138,125 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L916 HUU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L916 HUU, 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 L916 HUU registered?

L916 HUU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L916 HUU safe to buy?

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