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M182 RAN

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,356 mi
Last recorded202,356 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 RAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 202,356 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 202,343 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 198,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 198,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 190,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 178,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 169,952 miles

brake senor light on dash

o/s/r door doesnt open

Fail 29 Mar 2006 156,013 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s head lamp lens crack.

o/s head lamp lens chipped.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 156,013 miles

n/s head lamp lens crack.

o/s head lamp lens chipped.

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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M182 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M182 RAN, 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 M182 RAN registered?

M182 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M182 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M182 RAN shows 9 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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