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M24 NOA

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,362 mi
Last recorded107,362 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 NOA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 106,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2020 98,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 98,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,893 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe badley corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,638 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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M24 NOA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M24 NOA, 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

How do I check the history of M24 NOA?

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What year was M24 NOA registered?

M24 NOA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M24 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M24 NOA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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