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M170 EHR

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,804 mi
Last recorded155,804 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 EHR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2014 155,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2013 149,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre close to limit & has had a puncture repair

rear silencer corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2010 149,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 143,326 miles

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

long hand brake travel

o/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

poor headlamp beam image

rear silencer outter skin corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 137,282 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 129,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 120,988 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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M170 EHR is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M170 EHR, 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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M170 EHR is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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