CarVerify

Free Car Check

M221 WYD

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 WYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 95,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,132 miles

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

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

both front treads inner shoulder wearing

front no.plate minor damage

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,246 miles

bonnet stays worn

f/n/s tread inner shoulder worn

front no. plate minor deterioration

lambda wires insecure and resting on front pipe

rear footbrake imbalance high

wires to diff.rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,061 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f brake senser wire rubbing on road wheel

n/s/f brake slightly binding on

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stays weak and won't hold bonnet up

drivers seat back weak

offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,276 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,599 miles

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

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M221 WYD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYD, 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

How do I check the history of M221 WYD?

You can check the full history of M221 WYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M221 WYD registered?

M221 WYD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M221 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 WYD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M221 WYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M221 WYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.