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L976 FAX

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL976 FAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,109 miles

wearon rear tyres .corrossion in various prescribed areas + on various brake pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,928 miles

corrossion on various brake pipes . corrossion in various prescribed areas front + rear

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion on various brake pipes . corrossion in various prescribed areas front + rear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,233 miles

corrion on o/s outer sill + w/arch

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,593 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,042 miles

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 4 Apr 2007 54,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,756 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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L976 FAX is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L976 FAX, 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 L976 FAX registered?

L976 FAX is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L976 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L976 FAX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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