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A7 BRV

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 97,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 96,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 94,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 92,310 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 90,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,193 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 88,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,669 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,565 miles

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,804 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,417 miles

Rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,127 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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A7 BRV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A7 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 BRV?

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What year was A7 BRV registered?

A7 BRV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A7 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 BRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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