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M287 UUD

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

303,420 mi
Last recorded303,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 UUD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 303,420 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 303,420 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 297,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 297,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 290,968 miles

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

Nearside rear outer constant velocity rubber gaiter split.

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 290,968 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear outer constant velocity rubber gaiter split.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 283,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 283,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 273,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 273,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

Pass 3 Jan 2007 263,253 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 255,195 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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M287 UUD is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M287 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

M287 UUD is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M287 UUD safe to buy?

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