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M109 LPD

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 LPD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 57,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 50,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,885 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,430 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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M109 LPD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M109 LPD, 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 M109 LPD registered?

M109 LPD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M109 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M109 LPD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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