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M177 UJN

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 UJN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 116,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

anciallary drive belt grooves are split.

front service brakes show run-out.

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front brake discs show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front headlamp beam images are weak.

off and near side front headlamp units show condensation.

off and near side front outer brake pads show wear.

off and near side front wipers are smearing the screen.

off and near side rear brakes are binding on.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose to valve metal brake pipes show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear/is out of shape.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

steering rack off and near side inner arm inner joints show play.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 116,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Near side mirror glass missing

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 110,043 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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M177 UJN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M177 UJN, 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 M177 UJN registered?

M177 UJN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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