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M227 CLF

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,449 mi
Last recorded124,449 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 CLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 124,449 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 124,449 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 117,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust clamp starting to blow

rear axil bushes starting to split

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight hand brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 100,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 110,019 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 110,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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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M227 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M227 CLF, 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 M227 CLF registered?

M227 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M227 CLF safe to buy?

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