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M256 EGH

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 EGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 118,130 miles

offside rear shock absorber corroded at top

Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,043 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,028 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 118,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 117,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 117,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,851 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 117,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,588 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,280 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,050 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,190 miles

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness when turning

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight roughness when turning

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,012 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,410 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r side walls splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,128 miles

Aux belt cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,347 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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M256 EGH is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M256 EGH, 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 M256 EGH registered?

M256 EGH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M256 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M256 EGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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