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M207 MYF

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,726 mi
Last recorded71,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 MYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,323 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,323 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,190 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,033 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,272 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 61,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 61,742 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 59,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 56,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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M207 MYF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M207 MYF, 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 M207 MYF registered?

M207 MYF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M207 MYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 MYF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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