MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
heat-shields insecure
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
heat-shields insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake imbalance just met mot requirments
parking brake o/s just met requirments
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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L985 OWR is a 1994 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L985 OWR, 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 L985 OWR registered?
L985 OWR is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 1994.
Is L985 OWR safe to buy?
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