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M243 MPF

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 MPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 64,227 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 63,121 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 63,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,348 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 62,060 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,260 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,225 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,536 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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M243 MPF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M243 MPF, 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 M243 MPF registered?

M243 MPF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M243 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 MPF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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