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M240 CBP

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,055 mi
Last recorded181,055 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 CBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 181,055 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2012 181,054 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2011 178,332 miles

Air bag light on

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 173,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres inner edges worn

gear box oil leak

near side rear tyres has severall cuts on the outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 166,711 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel arch area has been taped

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 155,918 miles

Rear drive shaft gaiters are split.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Rusting at outer panels and under sills.

Rusting at rear under floors.

Sickle arm s rear bushes are splitting

Wheels are not standard.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 155,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear drive shaft gaiters are split.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Rusting at outer panels and under sills.

Rusting at rear under floors.

Sickle arm s rear bushes are splitting

Wheels are not standard.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 144,656 miles

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Both rear d/shaft outer gaiters split

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R area by fuel tank,getting corroded abit

Slight leak and crack at front exhaust downpipe section by manifold union (temperary repair made)

Small cracks at screen

W/Arch edges abit corroded slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2007 144,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Both rear d/shaft outer gaiters split

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R area by fuel tank,getting corroded abit

Slight leak and crack at front exhaust downpipe section by manifold union (temperary repair made)

Small cracks at screen

W/Arch edges abit corroded slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2006 128,470 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 128,469 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear drive shafts outer gaiters are split allowing joints to be dry of lubricant.

Nearside rear tyre is showing wear at edges.

Rear axle carier mountings start of cracking.

Reduced park brake performance at offside.

Sickle arm mounts to chassis start of cracking.

Small damage at windscreen.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 111,671 miles

Front suspension wishbone Sickle arm mounts start of splitting.

Front tyres worn at inner edgs.

Slight free play at both front suspension swivel joints.

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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M240 CBP 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 66.7%.

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 M240 CBP, 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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M240 CBP is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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