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M303 LJV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 LJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 163,382 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 163,221 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2009 115,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 143,546 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warrning light on

Fail 5 Feb 2008 143,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 137,954 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 137,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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M303 LJV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red 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 M303 LJV, 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 M303 LJV registered?

M303 LJV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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