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M212 TJW

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,614 mi
Last recorded126,614 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 TJW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2010 126,614 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

severly corroded clutch hydraulic pipe rear of engine on bulk head

stone chip n.s. outer head lamp lense

Pass 3 Nov 2009 126,390 miles

drivers front fog light damadged

front discs corrodind driers side worse

rear brake pipes going to wheel cylinders corroding also drivers brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2008 126,272 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp chipped

offside front fog lamp inop

offside rear indecator lamp small crack

power steering pump slight dampness and pipes starting to corrode

servo pipe at bulkhead starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2008 126,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside headlamp chipped

offside front fog lamp inop

offside rear indecator lamp small crack

power steering pump slight dampness and pipes starting to corrode

servo pipe at bulkhead starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2007 423,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

catalyst heatshield insecure (req catalyst)

o/s engine mount deteriorated, reduced clearance at steering coupling

Fail 10 Oct 2007 123,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

catalyst heatshield insecure (req catalyst)

o/s engine mount deteriorated, reduced clearance at steering coupling

rear wiper insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2006 110,756 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 110,756 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nonmaditory o. s.f. foglamp damaged an d not workin g

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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M212 TJW is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M212 TJW, 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 M212 TJW registered?

M212 TJW is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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