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M23 SKJ

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 SKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,904 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,241 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,250 miles

rear seats folded down

Fail 2 Aug 2010 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,978 miles

ball joint fitted incorrect

both front wishbone rear bushes

o/s rack arm

Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone rear bushes

o/s rack arm

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,645 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front shock absorber

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,556 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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M23 SKJ is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M23 SKJ, 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 M23 SKJ registered?

M23 SKJ is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M23 SKJ safe to buy?

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