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M122 YRV

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,830 mi
Last recorded210,830 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM122 YRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 210,830 miles

10 spots of coorosion see block plan

Fail 23 Dec 2010 210,830 miles

10 spots of coorosion see block plan

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,372 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf door outter not good

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,372 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

osf door outter not good

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,626 miles

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

tested wet/cover sills fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

tested wet/cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2006 79,940 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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M122 YRV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M122 YRV registered?

M122 YRV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M122 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M122 YRV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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