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M152 WWX

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 WWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,219 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders

oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2008 119,126 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Rear tyres starting to wear on the tread shoulders

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 114,439 miles

Centre exhaust heat-shield loose

Front pads low

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M152 WWX is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M152 WWX, 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 M152 WWX registered?

M152 WWX is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M152 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M152 WWX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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