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M151 SMO

1995 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 SMO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

overheating

Fail 31 Jul 2010 93,332 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

overheating

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,578 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,094 miles

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 16 May 2006 62,476 miles

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

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

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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M151 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M151 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M151 SMO registered?

M151 SMO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M151 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M151 SMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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