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M138 ECD

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 ECD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,488 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Fail 22 Oct 2014 146,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,847 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,164 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT FULL OF WATER , FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT FULL OF WATER , FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED , BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 127,228 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,101 miles

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR IN , NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW , AIR BAG LIGHT ON , WATER LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Oct 2009 116,250 miles

Bonnet catch not working correctly

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,281 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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M138 ECD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue 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 M138 ECD, 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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What year was M138 ECD registered?

M138 ECD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M138 ECD safe to buy?

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