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M262 CLF

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,013 mi
Last recorded188,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 CLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 188,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 178,845 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 178,845 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 176,294 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2013 176,294 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 168,519 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 May 2012 168,519 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 161,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2011 161,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 149,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 149,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 138,086 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 138,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 122,486 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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