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M1 VJS

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,889 mi
Last recorded37,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VJS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 37,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 35,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,290 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose from Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 25,912 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,195 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 21,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 20,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M1 VJS is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 M1 VJS, 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 M1 VJS registered?

M1 VJS is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M1 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 VJS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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