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M106 TRA

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,887 mi
Last recorded134,887 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM106 TRA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,887 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 133,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 133,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 131,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 128,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 125,057 miles

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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M106 TRA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green 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 M106 TRA, 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 M106 TRA?

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What year was M106 TRA registered?

M106 TRA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M106 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M106 TRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M106 TRA have outstanding finance?

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