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M146 PDB

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 PDB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORROSION AT THE BOX AND SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORROSION AT THE BOX AND SLIGHT LEAK OF GASES (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 103,270 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 100,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,897 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 85,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 85,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,670 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,134 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,454 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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M146 PDB is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M146 PDB, 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 M146 PDB registered?

M146 PDB is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M146 PDB safe to buy?

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