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DXI 498

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,122 mi
Last recorded50,122 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 498
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,122 miles

x4 tyres cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,738 miles

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

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

front tyres cracked

rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,731 miles

x4 tyres slight cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,090 miles

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

x4 tyres cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,346 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,990 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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DXI 498 is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DXI 498, 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 DXI 498?

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What year was DXI 498 registered?

DXI 498 is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is DXI 498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 498 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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