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M303 PTH

1995 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,466 mi
Last recorded86,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 PTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,243 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering and suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 85,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering and suspension components are corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 85,210 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear exhast coroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,065 miles

Oil leak

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

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 8 Apr 2010 79,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 75,604 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 75,604 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,376 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,731 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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M303 PTH 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 76.9%.

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 M303 PTH, 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 M303 PTH registered?

M303 PTH is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M303 PTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M303 PTH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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