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M135 TKO

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,553 mi
Last recorded69,553 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 TKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,553 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 69,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 68,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,630 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,953 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 63,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,778 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,825 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,825 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,491 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 51,383 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside and nearside rear brake metal pipes corroded

rear number plate broken

Pass 27 Nov 2006 51,383 miles

offside and nearside rear brake metal pipes corroded

rear number plate broken

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,397 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 45,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M135 TKO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M135 TKO, 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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M135 TKO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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