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A16 XXH

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XXH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,628 miles

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

front reg plate poor

sill jacking pad's missing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,626 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front reg plate poor

sill jacking pad's missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,126 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

rear brake pipes poorly roughted and poorly clipped

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,691 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,562 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 73,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A16 XXH is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A16 XXH, 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 A16 XXH registered?

A16 XXH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is A16 XXH safe to buy?

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