MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front pads look low,engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
windscreen washer pipe leaking. †oilo leak from engine area. †n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode. †both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perrish.
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE †EXHAUEST HEAT SHEILD HANGING ONTO EXHAUST
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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M278 MWP is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M278 MWP, 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 M278 MWP registered?
M278 MWP is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 18 January 1995.
Is M278 MWP safe to buy?
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