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M287 SRR

1995 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,338 mi
Last recorded119,338 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 SRR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small oil leak. drivers window does not open

Pass 6 May 2016 114,862 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 114,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 108,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 104,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 97,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 89,455 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2010 70,424 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,155 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,345 miles

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

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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M287 SRR is a 1995 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M287 SRR, 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 M287 SRR registered?

M287 SRR is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M287 SRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M287 SRR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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