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M9 LJN

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 LJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad engine oil leak

both front brake discs worn andpads appear very low

both rear tyres low tread and n/s rear scrubed in walls strong advise

rear no/plate faded

steering rack damp

transmission oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,184 miles

battery insecure

both front wishbone rear bushes have movement

engine oil leak

n/s front and n/s rear tyres low tread uneven wear

n/s rear and rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear shocker cover insecure

rear no/plate fading

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,696 miles

front anti-roll bar drop links bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine/transmission oil leaks

front pipe exhaust bracket corroding

rear diff oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2009 102,051 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine/transmission oil leaks

front pipe exhaust bracket corroding

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2008 97,787 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leaks

nail in off side rear tyre

rear tyres low tread

Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,380 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)

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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M9 LJN is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M9 LJN, 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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M9 LJN is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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