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L996 JFC

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,828 mi
Last recorded116,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 JFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,828 miles

boot area full

clutch fluid level low

front shocks weak

frotn tyres cracking

nsf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2021 116,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot area full

clutch fluid level low

front shocks weak

frotn tyres cracking

nsf lower arm rear bush deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,803 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 94,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 93,234 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 90,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake stiff in operation inspection advised

wind screen scratch in swept area off side

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,987 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake stiff in operation inspection advised

wind screen scratch in swept area off side

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,214 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 86,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear screen washer jet inop

Fail 29 Dec 2007 81,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear screen washer jet inop

Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,074 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 80,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 14 Dec 2005 74,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both frot tyres are worn on inner edge

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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L996 JFC is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L996 JFC, 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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L996 JFC is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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