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M2 HJM

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 HJM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,717 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,390 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 58,390 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,956 miles

exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,200 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,479 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f damper bump stop broken

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 51,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F whhel slightly binding

N/S/R wheel slightly binding

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,359 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n\s\f shock absorber bump stop split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,021 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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M2 HJM is a 1995 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M2 HJM, 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

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What year was M2 HJM registered?

M2 HJM is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M2 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 HJM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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