CarVerify

Free Car Check

M278 MWP

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 MWP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 150,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 147,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 146,960 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 146,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 145,913 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 145,913 miles

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.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 144,551 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 144,551 miles

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.

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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M278 MWP?

You can check the full history of M278 MWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for M278 MWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M278 MWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M278 MWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.