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M243 PGM

1995 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 PGM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 88,400 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre outer edge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer strap + down pipe strap deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,864 miles

exhaust center bracket corroded and weak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,981 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,225 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 47,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 PGM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PGM, 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 PGM registered?

M243 PGM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M243 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 PGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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