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M286 LPD

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 LPD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,642 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 148,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 145,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 145,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front wing very rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2008 144,174 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 144,174 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 142,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 141,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 141,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M286 LPD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M286 LPD, 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 M286 LPD registered?

M286 LPD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M286 LPD safe to buy?

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