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M126 WVW

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,466 mi
Last recorded140,466 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 WVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 124,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 111,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 111,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,853 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 96,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 96,532 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 87,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slight damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,506 miles

front number plate slight damaged.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,721 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail.

offside rear jacking block missing.

Fail 6 Jan 2006 71,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a nail.

offside rear jacking block missing.

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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M126 WVW is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc 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 M126 WVW, 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 M126 WVW registered?

M126 WVW is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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