MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer rubber mounting perished
some damage to outer sidewalls of ns rear and os front
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer rubber mounting perished
some damage to outer sidewalls of ns rear and os front
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
both rear coil springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing low
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear coil springs corroded
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
general minor windscreen damage
os front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
general minor windscreen damage
os front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ALSO OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE IS DOWN ON EFFICENCY !
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY LOOK AT SOON !
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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M262 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M262 CLF, 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 M262 CLF registered?
M262 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 15 February 1995.
Is M262 CLF safe to buy?
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