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M104 YPX

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,075 mi
Last recorded107,075 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 YPX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 107,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to fade and is cracked.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 107,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate starting to fade and is cracked.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,400 miles

n/s handbrake lower than expected

Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,789 miles

Nearside hand brake performance slightly low & no lock out.

Slight play in top of steering column.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 59,145 miles

Front discs corroding

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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M104 YPX is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M104 YPX, 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.

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What year was M104 YPX registered?

M104 YPX is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M104 YPX safe to buy?

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