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M226 TBL

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,911 mi
Last recorded111,911 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 TBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,911 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 93,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,779 miles

Advisories as per test number 210676017404

Fail 26 Apr 2007 87,630 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Both rear CV boot starting to deteriorate

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deterorated

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF brake warning light wire broken

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M226 TBL is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M226 TBL, 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

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What year was M226 TBL registered?

M226 TBL is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M226 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 TBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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