MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear differential damp with oil (underside of diff)
off side front power steering gaitor damp with oil
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear differential damp with oil (underside of diff)
off side front power steering gaitor damp with oil
front brake pads getting low †n/s/f tyre perished and getting low on tread
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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M209 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M209 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 M209 RAN registered?
M209 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 2 February 1995.
Is M209 RAN safe to buy?
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