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578 EXK

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 EXK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 146,339 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,296 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,275 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight general wear steering / suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2019 146,143 miles

Both front bump stops in very poor condition.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 146,143 miles

Both front bump stops in very poor condition.

Exhaust system insecure X3 rear exhaust rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 146,083 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 146,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 144,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,827 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 118,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,280 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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578 EXK is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 578 EXK, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 578 EXK registered?

578 EXK is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is 578 EXK safe to buy?

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