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M122 UPT

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,162 mi
Last recorded140,162 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM122 UPT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 140,162 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Disks scored

O S R Wheel got play

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

R Exhust bracket big in size

Shokes bouncey

Steering rack got play

Pass 12 Feb 2011 131,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 131,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 134,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 134,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 131,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

lower effort on offside park brake

Pass 7 Feb 2008 127,646 miles

imbalance on rear service brake

nearside head lamp beam pattern poor

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2007 122,682 miles

Brake fluid low

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall split & in poor condition

O/s & n/s front lower balljoint bonding starting to split

O/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded & in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2007 122,682 miles

Brake fluid low

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall split & in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/s & n/s front lower balljoint bonding starting to split

O/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded & in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2006 118,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 118,778 miles

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

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

O/s & n/s front to rear metal brake pipes rear sections corroded & in poor condition

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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M122 UPT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M122 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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M122 UPT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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