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A12 RBN

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 148,794 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 148,794 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 142,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 142,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 129,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 120,131 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 119,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,422 miles

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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A12 RBN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A12 RBN, 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 A12 RBN registered?

A12 RBN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is A12 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RBN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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