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M305 SKL

1995 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,566 mi
Last recorded77,566 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 SKL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,523 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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M305 SKL is a 1995 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M305 SKL, 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 M305 SKL registered?

M305 SKL is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M305 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M305 SKL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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