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M259 LPL

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 LPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 136,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 129,014 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Fail 1 Oct 2009 129,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 119,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 119,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 114,050 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 114,020 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2006 106,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 98,328 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M259 LPL is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M259 LPL, 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 M259 LPL registered?

M259 LPL is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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