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M295 PND

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,120 mi
Last recorded155,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 PND
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 155,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 153,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 151,771 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 149,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 145,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 142,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 142,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 138,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 134,236 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 134,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 129,404 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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M295 PND 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 75%.

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 M295 PND, 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 M295 PND registered?

M295 PND is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M295 PND safe to buy?

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