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L955 WMR

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,130 mi
Last recorded128,130 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL955 WMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 128,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 128,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,120 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,422 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 122,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 111,011 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,889 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 107,887 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L955 WMR is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L955 WMR, 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 L955 WMR registered?

L955 WMR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L955 WMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L955 WMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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