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H3 PBE

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 PBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,647 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,647 miles

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (8.2.2)

rear brake binding O/S/R (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 120,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 119,253 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 118,761 miles

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear to centre mounting flange cracked but still secure

Fail 7 Jul 2008 118,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear to centre mounting flange cracked but still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2007 117,616 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Pass 8 Aug 2005 115,935 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 115,935 miles

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

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

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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H3 PBE is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H3 PBE, 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 H3 PBE registered?

H3 PBE is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is H3 PBE safe to buy?

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