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H316 ANN

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,357 mi
Last recorded35,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH316 ANN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 35,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 35,298 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 34,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 34,844 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,058 miles

parking brake is imbalanced 80% (offside brake lazy operation)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 29,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 28,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,910 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 23,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,818 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,627 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,227 miles

front brake discs & pads worn, wheels off inspection advised.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,431 miles

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

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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H316 ANN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H316 ANN, 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 H316 ANN?

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What year was H316 ANN registered?

H316 ANN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is H316 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H316 ANN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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