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H14 JBU

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,781 mi
Last recorded125,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 JBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,781 miles

both rear tyres worn

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 125,781 miles

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

both rear tyres worn

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 118,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 98,921 miles

near side rear seat belt stalk cover broken

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,396 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 82,372 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H14 JBU is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H14 JBU, 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

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What year was H14 JBU registered?

H14 JBU is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is H14 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 JBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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