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L944 RMY

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL944 RMY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 150,408 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 150,408 miles

rear brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust cracked/blowing at welded joint with rear silencer. In danger of becoming insecure if left. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding very slightly.

Offside Front Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded/broken, but exhaust still secure at present.

Rear Rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders have been hand painted. Unable to assess corrosion.

body corrosion

corrosion in prescribed areas

front number plate damaged

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 146,705 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both sides (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body corrosion

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust blow from rear silencer

front number plate damaged

n/s/r brake binding

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point.

front prop coupling starting to seperate.

front to rear brake pipes not all secure into mounting clips.

gearbox to exhaust hanger corroded through.

handbrake has little or no reserve travel.

n/s/r shock cover has dropped.

o/s/f tyre appears to have marked inner arch, doesnt touch on floor lock to lock check.

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing.

polly wee belt starting to crack/ perish.

rattle from center silencer.

slight coolant stains noticed around n/s lower corner of radiator.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 143,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,049 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 140,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 138,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2011 138,431 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 137,341 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 137,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 135,850 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2008 133,784 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 133,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 131,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 131,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

all CV boots cracking

both front flexis cracking

handbrake has low reserve travel

slight judder o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Aug 2006 129,080 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L944 RMY is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L944 RMY, 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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L944 RMY is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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