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M112 BVG

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,038 mi
Last recorded155,038 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM112 BVG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 144,925 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 138,246 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 112,058 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2011 112,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,093 miles

front number plate cracked..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked..

Pass 15 Mar 2008 78,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 78,947 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,748 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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M112 BVG is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M112 BVG, 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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M112 BVG is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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