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M124 VBV

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,643 mi
Last recorded152,643 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM124 VBV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,643 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 151,069 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 149,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 148,801 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 142,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 133,042 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 133,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 122,373 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front arm and rear bush

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes splittting

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,224 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,426 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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M124 VBV is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M124 VBV, 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 M124 VBV registered?

M124 VBV is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M124 VBV safe to buy?

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