MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s rear inner brake pipe re/located
slight damage to n/s rear wheel
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
evidence of front wheels or tyres rubbing the body when car is moving but not on static check
nearside fog lamp light with tail lamp
slight damage to nearside rear wheel
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M138 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?
M138 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1995.
Is M138 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M138 SMO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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