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M263 RAN

1995 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 RAN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes greased, front to rear underside slight rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,915 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Low coolant level ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. Short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle coroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant has a slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 114,297 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,200 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 111,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,773 miles

both front lower arms play

offside sill rusted

rear exhaust blowing

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arms play

offside sill rusted

rear exhaust blowing

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 104,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,330 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 94,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,897 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 68,988 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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M263 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M263 RAN, 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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M263 RAN is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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