MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,179 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
footbrake seems spongy & travel approaching limit
see advice sheet issued 27/01/2006; Test no. 743477826040
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Engine noisy and misfiring
Front number plate slightly damaged and discoloured
Fuel cap seal perishing
Nsr lower sill corroded just acceptable
Nsr sill and drop plate corroding
Osr tyre perishing
Rear number plate faded slightly
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E195 BPU is a 1987 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,510 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 E195 BPU, 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 39 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E195 BPU registered?
E195 BPU is a 1987 BMW 316, first registered on 23 November 1987.
Is E195 BPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E195 BPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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