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L962 LHH

1994 BMW 316

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,774 mi
Last recorded148,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 LHH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 148,774 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 148,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 141,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 141,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 136,852 miles

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

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

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

Wipers smear slightly

nearside inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 120,369 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 120,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 109,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 104,135 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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L962 LHH is a 1994 BMW 316 in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L962 LHH, 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 L962 LHH registered?

L962 LHH is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L962 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L962 LHH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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