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M118 KJT

1995 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 KJT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres have age cuts

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,040 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 92,393 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake high

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,219 miles

both front tyres have cracks on outer side walls

Pass 1 Jun 2013 83,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2012 82,123 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks on outer edges and outer sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2011 81,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 74,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 73,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 70,101 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 70,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M118 KJT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M118 KJT, 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 M118 KJT registered?

M118 KJT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 1995.

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