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M266 CLF

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,928 mi
Last recorded177,928 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 CLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 177,928 miles

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion around offside front jacking point.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 177,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion around offside front jacking point.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 170,301 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 161,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 161,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2008 161,780 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 143,873 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 143,871 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M266 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M266 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 M266 CLF registered?

M266 CLF is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M266 CLF safe to buy?

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