MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
nearside front brake pipe corroded at union
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 KDF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 M257 KDF, 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.
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What year was M257 KDF registered?
M257 KDF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 1995.
Is M257 KDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M257 KDF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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