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M161 XFC

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,509 mi
Last recorded77,509 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 XFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,142 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint bottle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in centre

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in centre

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,327 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 66,931 miles

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

bad oil leak from engine and power streering.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,931 miles

bad oil leak from engine and power streering.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,510 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,450 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 62,450 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 60,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 58,451 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M161 XFC is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M161 XFC, 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 M161 XFC registered?

M161 XFC is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 1995.

Is M161 XFC safe to buy?

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