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L963 PWU

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,331 mi
Last recorded182,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 PWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 182,331 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 176,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 164,734 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 155,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 148,079 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 148,079 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 134,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 134,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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L963 PWU is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L963 PWU, 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 L963 PWU registered?

L963 PWU is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L963 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L963 PWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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