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M254 LFJ

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,918 mi
Last recorded141,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 141,918 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 141,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 139,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 128,189 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 128,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,407 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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M254 LFJ is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M254 LFJ, 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 M254 LFJ?

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What year was M254 LFJ registered?

M254 LFJ is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M254 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M254 LFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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