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M268 EGH

1995 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 EGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,745 miles

n/sfront wishbone bush slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/sfront wishbone bush slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,966 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,046 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 78,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 74,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,147 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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M268 EGH is a 1995 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M268 EGH, 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 M268 EGH registered?

M268 EGH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M268 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 EGH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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