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M111 CYU

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 CYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 143,609 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency just meets required limits/ limited reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2017 129,592 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 120,272 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,533 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 113,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 136,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 129,227 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 129,227 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 120,990 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 120,990 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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M111 CYU is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M111 CYU, 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 M111 CYU registered?

M111 CYU is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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