MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light lens cracked
neraside front light lens stone chipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear light lens cracked
neraside front light lens stone chipped
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
NEARSIDE REAR FLASHER LAMP CRACKED
NEARSIDE REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING
NOISE FROM GEARBOX
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE FRONT SPOT LIGHT DAMAGED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.8MM AND SIDEWALL CRACKED
OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L970 FPD is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L970 FPD, 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 L970 FPD registered?
L970 FPD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 6 May 1994.
Is L970 FPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for L970 FPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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