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M218 JNY

1995 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,753 mi
Last recorded155,753 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 11689,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 JNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 155,753 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 150,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 150,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 144,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 141,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 141,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SUSPECT REAR TRACKING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT

rear metal brake pipes corroding

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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M218 JNY is a 1995 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 89,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M218 JNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M218 JNY registered?

M218 JNY is a 1995 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M218 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 JNY shows 6 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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