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M230 GRT

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,815 mi
Last recorded144,815 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 GRT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 144,815 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 144,773 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 134,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid in poor condition

o/s mirror feels loose

rear exhaust fouling bumper and heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2012 134,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid in poor condition

o/s mirror feels loose

rear exhaust fouling bumper and heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,699 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 114,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 107,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside headlight glass cracked.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 88,665 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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M230 GRT is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M230 GRT, 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 M230 GRT registered?

M230 GRT is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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