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B5 KNO

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 156,038 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 156,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2013 152,924 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 152,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Offside front wheel arch is corroded

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 147,876 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 147,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 142,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 136,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 131,349 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 131,349 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 116,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2006 112,493 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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B5 KNO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B5 KNO, 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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B5 KNO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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