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M16 NGW

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,409 mi
Last recorded197,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 NGW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 197,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 197,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 189,336 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes soft

centre ewxhaust heatshield loose

o/s/f lower wing to sill badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 186,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 186,908 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 185,594 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 185,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 183,751 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 183,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 113,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 113,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 107,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 100,097 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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M16 NGW is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M16 NGW, 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 M16 NGW registered?

M16 NGW is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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