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L920 LJM

1994 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL920 LJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 142,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid reservoir over-ful

front suspension riding very close to "bump" stops

rear number plate needs to be mounted in vertical position

Pass 2 Jun 2007 135,157 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 135,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front indicator lens are being used as side repeaters, visability from the rear is minimal

Pass 6 Jun 2006 128,742 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE ? †O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY ?

Fail 1 Jun 2006 128,708 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

front indicator side repeaters missing

offside front metal brake pipe rusty

offside front track rod end rusty

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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L920 LJM is a 1994 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L920 LJM, 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 L920 LJM registered?

L920 LJM is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L920 LJM safe to buy?

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