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L968 RUB

1994 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,692 mi
Last recorded101,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 RUB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,692 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,914 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,650 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,650 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 59,515 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 59,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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L968 RUB is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L968 RUB, 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 L968 RUB registered?

L968 RUB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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