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M116 UPT

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,630 mi
Last recorded121,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 UPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 121,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 121,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,790 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 120,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 119,861 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 118,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 118,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2008 117,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 115,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 113,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 113,128 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (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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M116 UPT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M116 UPT, 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 M116 UPT registered?

M116 UPT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M116 UPT safe to buy?

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