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H979 HRK

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,641 mi
Last recorded136,641 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 HRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 136,641 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 May 2007 136,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 127,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 127,848 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H979 HRK is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H979 HRK, 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 H979 HRK registered?

H979 HRK is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 9 October 1995.

Is H979 HRK safe to buy?

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