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M221 PKO

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 PKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 86,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust bracket incomplete and rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust bracket incomplete and rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2011 82,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,982 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 78,982 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 76,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,817 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,582 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 71,150 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,532 miles

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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M221 PKO is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M221 PKO, 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 M221 PKO registered?

M221 PKO is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M221 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 PKO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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